Calypte Biomedical Corporation

Calypte Biomedical Corporation

Calypte Biomedical Corporation company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Calypte Biomedical Corporation engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of in vitro diagnostic tests primarily for the diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It focuses on the commercialization of HIV-1/2 rapid tests for the detection of antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV 2 in oral fluid and blood samples using a lateral flow dipstick design. The company also offers HIV-1 BED Incidence EIA Test, which detects HIV-1 infections that have occurred within approximately the prior six months, and could be used by public health agencies to identify those regions and the populations within them where HIV transmission is occurring most recently. Calypte Biomedical, through its 51%-owned joint ventures, Beijing Calypte Biomedical Technology Ltd. and Beijing Marr Bio-Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., manufactures and markets its products in China.

Contact Details

Office Address

Calypte Biomedical Corporation
16290 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road
Portland, OR, USA 97224
Phone: (503) 726-2227
Fax: (503) 601-6299

Executives

Chief Exec. Officer

Mr. Adel Karas

Chief Science Officer

Dr. Ronald W. Mink

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