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- Microbix Biosystems Inc. develops and commercializes proprietary biological and technological solutions for the global diagnostics industry, including infectious disease antigens, quality assessment products (QAPs), viral transport medium, and custom vial filling services; it also advances Kinlytic urokinase, a biologic thrombolytic drug for treating blood clots. The company, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, manufactures critical test ingredients such as purified native viral, bacterial, and parasitic antigens covering respiratory pathogens (e.g., SARS-CoV-2, RSV, Influenza A/B, Adenovirus), ToRCH infections (Toxoplasma, Rubella, CMV, HSV), STIs (Chlamydia trachomatis, HSV 1/2), childhood diseases (Measles, Mumps), Dengue types 1-4, and HPV high-risk types; its QAPs portfolio offers external quality controls in liquid, swab, and ONBOARDx formats for respiratory panels, HPV, STIs, genital ulcers, vaginal infections, and gastrointestinal pathogens like C. difficile and Giardia, emulating patient samples for immunoassay, PCR, and POCT validation; DxTM viral transport medium supports specimen collection for COVID-19 and other pathogens in Canada, complemented by aseptic vial filling at scales up to 60,000 vials daily. Microbix operates across North America, Europe, Australia, and internationally, serving over 100 diagnostic manufacturers, labs, and accreditation bodies with CE-marked, FDA-registered, and TGA-approved products shipped to all continents. Recent developments include a November 2025 partnership with SEKISUI Diagnostics to supply REDxFLOQ QAPs for COVID/Flu A/B point-of-care assays on the Metrix platform; the commercial launch of QUANTDx characterized reference materials; supply agreements with Bulgaria's NCIPD for pathogen seedstocks and expanded collaborations with EMQN for genetic-test EQA programs on Clopidogrel metabolism and antibiotic-induced hearing loss; advancements in Kinlytic urokinase drug production via Sequel Pharma's CDMO agreement; Q3 fiscal 2025 results release showing year-to-date Antigens growth amid QAPs challenges; and facility expansions hosting Ontario government officials to enhance manufacturing capacity.