Dec 4, 2007

December 4, 2007 – Test your Commitment (TYC) is a revolutionary public awareness and mobile testing campaign that provides the public with access to live demonstrations of INSTI™, the only Health Canada approved diagnostic kit for point-of-care testing that delivers HIV results in 60-seconds.   Back to top

Nov 29, 2007

The manufacturer of a new rapid HIV test wants the Quebec government to make the device available throughout the province.   Back to top

Nov 29, 2007

November 29, 2007 – Vancouver, BC bioLytical Laboratories is pleased to announce the use of its 60-second rapid HIV test, INSTI™, in a research study entitled “Pro-active intervention to limit HIV transmission among MSM populations”. Back to top

Nov 26, 2007

PRESS CONFERENCE INFORMATION: A press conference will take place Thursday, November 29th, at 10:00 am, 3535 Boulevard St. Laurent.   Back to top

Nov 12, 2007

On November 12th, bioLytical Laboratories celebrated Midnight Magic, and amazing evening with Sir Richard Branson, Elvis Costello, Chriss Angel, and Ms. Dita Von Tesse.  Back to top

Nov 7, 2007

VANCOUVER, BC, November 7, 2007 – bioLytical Laboratories Inc. (bioLytical) today announced the Test Your Commitment (TYC) campaign will visit Montreal November 28-29 and Toronto December 6-7.   Back to top

Oct 16, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: VANCOUVER, BC, October 16, 2007 – bioLytical Laboratories (bioLytical) today announced patient enrolment has exceeded 30% in their Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study for approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of INSTI™, a 60-second rapid HIV test for point-of-care (POC) testing. bioLytical’s IDE filing was accepted by the FDA July 6, 2007.    Back to top

Sept 27, 2007

Douglas Boyce / Xtra / Thursday, September 27, 2007: The Ontario government has chosen the Insti HIV-1 Rapid Antibody Test produced by Richmond, BC-based Biolytical Laboratories for use in Ontario's newly expanded network of anonymous testing facilities.   Back to top

Sept 20, 2007

VANCOUVER, BC, September 20, 2007 - British Columbia-based bioLytical Laboratories (bioLytical), the manufacturer’s of the only Health Canada approved rapid HIV test for point-of-care testing, issued a statement today in support of the Manitoba government announcing more than $1.3 million in new spending on anonymous testing, prevention and treatment initiatives for HIV and STIs (sexually transmitted infections).  Back to top

Sept 11, 2007

Richmond News - Brett Beadle/ Richmond News: Richmond company's new instant HIV test is the latest weapon in the war on the disease that kills one child every minute.   Back to top

Aug 27, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: VANCOUVER, BC, August 27, 2007 – bioLytical Laboratories (bioLytical) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Ontario to supply rapid HIV tests for the province’s anonymous and sexual health clinics.   Back to top

Aug 17, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: VANCOUVER, BC, August 17, 2007 – bioLytical announced today the postponement of the Toronto dates for the Test Your Commitment campaign.   Back to top

Aug 13, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: VANCOUVER, BC, August 13, 2007 – bioLytical Laboratories Inc. (bioLytical) announced today they will participate in a South American trade mission initiated by the Montana World Trade Center (MWTC) at The University of Montana.   Back to top

Aug 9, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: VANCOUVER, BC, August 9, 2007 – bioLytical today announced the added support of the BC Persons with AIDS Society and AIDS Vancouver for the inaugural Test Your Commitment Campaign.   Back to top

Aug 7, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: VANCOUVER, BC, August 7, 2007 – bioLytical Laboratories (bioLytical) announced today that it has received final licensing approval for the INSTI™ kit in Venezuela and Mexico.   Back to top

July 31, 2007

VANCOUVER, BC, July 31, 2007 – bioLytical Laboratories (bioLytical) today announced the first 25 patients have been enrolled in their Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study for approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of INSTI™, a 60-second rapid HIV test for point-of-care (POC) testing.  Back to top

July 27, 2007

Sandra Thomas, Vancouver Courier - Published: Friday, July 27, 2007: Visitors to the Vancouver Art Gallery next month can combine their love of Monet and Dali with advanced medical testing.   Back to top

July 16, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vancouver,BC, July 16, 2007 – bioLytical™ Laboratories is proud to announce that Virgin Mobile Canada will be sponsoring the Test Your Commitment campaign this August.   Back to top

July 10, 2007

VANCOUVER, BC, July 10, 2007 – bioLytical Laboratories (bioLytical) announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application for INSTI™, a 60-second rapid HIV test for point-of-care testing.   Back to top

June 29, 2007

John Bermingham, The Province - Published: Friday, June 29, 2007: A Vancouver company is taking its 60-second HIV test to the streets.   Back to top

June 28, 2007

Groundbreaking HIV/AIDS Public Awareness and Education Campaign, Including Free 60-Second HIV/AIDS Tests, to Hit Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal Streets This August   Back to top

June 23, 2007

KEITH LESLIE - Canadian Press: TORONTO -- Ontario has become the first jurisdiction in North America to offer HIV tests that provide results in just 60 seconds and will double the number of sites across the province where anonymous tests are available, Health Minister George Smitherman announced yesterday.   Back to top

June 22, 2007

Vancouver, BC, Canada June 22, 2007: British Columbia-based bioLytical Laboratories (bioLytical), the manufacturer’s of the only Health Canada approved rapid HIV test for point-of-care testing issued a statement today in support of Ontario Health Minister George Smitherman’s announcement on the launch of the first HIV testing program in Canada that gives results in 60 seconds.   Back to top

May 30, 2007

Vancouver, BC, Canada May 30, 2007: In partnership with community and Delhi State Aids Control Society (DSACS), bioLytical Laboratories (bioLytical) organized a two-day campaign raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in India and testing more than 500 people.    Back to top

May 18, 2007

In partnership with governmental and community organizations in Delhi, India, bioLyticalTM Laboratories (bioLytical) will train over 350 health care workers on how to administer the INSTITM 60 second HIV test.  Back to top

May 10, 2007

VANCOUVER, CANADA (May 10, 2007) – bioLyticalTM Laboratories (bioLytical) is pleased to announce it has been cited by the BC Medical Association (BCMA) as the only manufacturer in Canada with a Health Canada approved point-of-care (POC) HIV test.   Back to top

April 30, 2007

VANCOUVER, CANADA (April 30, 2007) – bioLyticalTM Laboratories (‘bioLyticalTM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Carl F. Roy to the position of President and CEO.   Back to top

Mar 21, 2007

March 21, 2007 - bioLytical Europe is pleased to announce that they have just received final registration for the INSTI kit in the country of Poland.  Back to top

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