Hardy Diagnostics is a microbiology company that produces and distributes a wide range of culture media, rapid test kits, stains, and diagnostic reagents for healthcare and clinical laboratories, research facilities, and industrial markets.
Founded in 1980 by Jay Hardy in Santa Barbara, California.
Started with two products: Rapid Slide Agglutination Kits and a product line of gamma-irradiated media.
Expanded its product range and services over the years, such as launching the first automatic plate stainer for bacterial cultures in 1997.
Expanded its distribution channels into Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
Received ISO 9001:2015 certification in 2017 for its quality management systems.
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Hardy Diagnostics produces over 2,700 different types of culture media for various applications, such as bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral culture.
RAPID kits are membrane-based immunoassays that can detect various pathogens, antigens, and antibodies within minutes, without the need for specialized equipment.
Hardy Diagnostics provides a range of microbiology stains for microscopy, such as Gram stains, acid-fast stains, spore stains, and capsule stains.
Hardy Diagnostics offers a broad range of molecular diagnostic tests and reagents, such as PCR kits, DNA/RNA extraction kits, and genotyping assays.
HardyCHROM is a chromogenic agar medium that allows the visual identification of specific bacteria or yeast species based on their color differences. It can reduce the need for subculturing and offer faster results than conventional media.
Yes, Hardy Diagnostics can formulate and produce custom media according to a customer's specific requirements, such as nutritional, selective, or differential properties for a particular microorganism.
Most Hardy Diagnostics products have a shelf life of 18 to 24 months if stored at the recommended temperature and conditions. However, some products may have shorter or longer shelf lives, depending on their composition and stability.
RAPID kits can provide results within minutes, while traditional culture methods may take hours or days. RAPID kits are also highly specific and sensitive, enabling the detection of low levels of pathogens or antibodies. However, RAPID kits may have a higher chance of false positives or negatives than traditional culture methods.
Hardy Diagnostics products can be purchased through their website, authorized distributors, or local sales representatives. Customers can also request a sample or a quote online or by phone.