CURRENT PRESS RELEASES
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.
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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”.
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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
Groundbreaking HIV/AIDS Public Awareness and Mobile Testing Campaign Will Visit Toronto and Montreal
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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


