J Mitra launches portable diagnostic solution

With the launch, various highly-active and sought-after diagnostic solutions will be available across the country

J Mitra has launched India’s first portable diagnostic solution – the iQuant immunoassay analyser in the Indian market. Launched in collaboration with IIT Madras’ HTIC (Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre), this portable is a state-of-the-art Fluorescence Immunoassay Analyzer for quantitative and qualitative determination of blood test parameter – that includes TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), T3 (Tri-iodo thyronine), T4 (Thyroxin), Vitamin D, Dengue NS1 Antigen, Dengue IgM, Dengue IgG and HbA1c test.

With this launch, various highly-active and sought-after diagnostic solutions will be available across the country and in the remotest of locations at the fraction of a cost. J Mitra is India’s leading IVD (in-vitro diagnostic) tests manufacturing company with exports to more than 45 countries across the globe. J Mitra also holds the maximum number of patents (over 55 patents) in the IVD segment for its innovative and research-based solutions.

J Mitra will be adding to the number of diagnostic solutions, which will be available as a software upgrade on the cloud. Speaking on the occasion, Jatin Mahajan, MD, J Mitra said, “iQuant is an innovative mix – on the product side, it is a mix of science, IT, healthcare and research, while on the implementation side it is great combination of social conditions, ground realities coupled with business sense”. He further added, “This is an innovative, path-breaking product that will greatly influence the detection and diagnostic process, which will hasten the treatment and cure process – resulting in a healthier India, in line with government’s healthcare-for-all initiative.”

Performing all these broad variety of tests generally requires more than one instrument in any laboratory, however with iQuant analyser it is possible to perform all these tests on a single machine. The analyser is equipped with state-of-the-art fluorescence immunoassay technology and has unique features like use of high-end processors, inbuilt memory that stores up to one-lac patients data, ergonomic design, 10-inches color display, Bluetooth for wireless printing, wi-fi connectivity for online support, iCloud facility for up gradation of software and training, 1-hour battery back-up in case of power failure and very easy portability owing to its light weight of approx.