ANCHOR Diagnostics GmbH
About us
ANCHOR Diagnostics is an agile and innovative medical diagnostics company committed to advancing healthcare. We specialize in molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases, providing high-speed test systems that enable laboratories to deliver accurate results in less than 60 minutes, including cutting-edge 30-minute PCR technology.
Founded in 2015, ANCHOR Diagnostics is an ISO 13485-certified, owner-managed company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Our solutions combine exceptional speed, precision, and reliability to optimize laboratory workflows, reduce turnaround times, and improve patient outcomes. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, reflecting our dedication to shaping the future of diagnostics.
Address
Grandweg 64
22529 Hamburg
Germany
E-mail: info@anchor-diagnostics.com
Phone: +49 40 52471620
Internet: www.anchor-diagnostics.com
Contact person:
Dr Tobias Ruckes
Head of Sales & Marketing
E-mail: tobias.ruckes@anchor-diagnostics.com
Phone: +49 155 60488642
Products & Services
Product and Performance Overview
ANCHOR CMV PCR Kit
Detection of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA.
ANCHOR EBV PCR Kit
Detection of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA.
ANCHOR HSV 1/2 PCR Kit
Differentiation of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) and Type 2 (HSV-2) DNA.
ANCHOR VZV PCR Kit
Detection of Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) DNA.
ANCHOR BK/JC Virus PCR Kit
Differentiation of BK and JC virus DNA.
ANCHOR HHV-6/7/8 PCR Kit
Differentiation of Human Herpesvirus types 6, 7, and 8 DNA.
ANCHOR Viral Respiratory Multiplex PCR Kit
Differentiation of and SARS-CoV-2 RNA, Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV A/B).
ANCHOR Influenza A/B + SARS-CoV-2 PCR Kit
Differentiation of Influenza A, Influenza B, and SARS-CoV-2 RNA.
ANCHOR Influenza A/B PCR Kit
Differentiation of Influenza A and Influenza B RNA.
ANCHOR SARS-CoV-2 PCR Kit v2.0
Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA.
ANCHOR Norovirus PCR Kit
Differentiation of Norovirus Genogroups I and II RNA.
ANCHOR C. difficile PCR Kit
Detection of Clostridioides difficile Toxin A and B DNA.
ANCHOR Monkeypox / Orthopoxvirus PCR Kit
Differentiation of Monkeypox Virus DNA and Orthopoxvirus DNA.
ANCHOR BEAD 32
High-Speed Nucleic Acid Extraction System for up to 32 Samples.
SpeedPURE® Extraction Kits
Universal Extraction Chemistry for Pathogen DNA and RNA from Broad Range of Clinical Specimens.
ANCHOR CMV PCR Kit Quantitative or Qualitative Real-Time PCR Kit for in vitro diagnostic use (CE-IVD)
The ANCHOR CMV PCR Kit is a specialized real-time PCR-based test designed for the amplification, detection, and quantitation of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA from human specimens, specifically EDTA plasma.
Key Features & Advantages
Rapid Results
Achieve efficient sample processing with PCR results within just 30 minutes*.
* Exact PCR run time may vary depending on real-time PCR instrument used.
Precise Qualitative Detection
Uses distinguishable fluorescent dyes for parallel and highly specific detection of CMV DNA and the Internal Control across two detector channels of real-time PCR instruments.
The Quantitation Standards (QS1-QS4 CMV) are calibrated against the 1st WHO International Standard for Human Cytomegalovirus (NIBSC code 09/162).
When used as a complete set, they ensure reliable results for clinical diagnostics and precise viral load monitoring.
Integrated Quality Monitoring
Includes an Internal Control (IC) to verify sample extraction success and detect PCR amplification inhibition.
Quantitation Standards serve as positive controls with artificial DNA representing target sequences of CMV to ensure reagent integrity and reaction performance.
Comes with a Negative Control DNA to exclude false positive results.
Optimized for Efficiency & Flexibility
Compatible with all ANCHOR PCR kits in the same run (harmonized temperature profiles)
Intuitive and identical pipetting scheme for all ANCHOR PCR kits
Works with various nucleic acid purification systems and cycler platforms for cost efficiency and operational ease
100-reaction kits include 4x 25-reaction Master Mix vials to reduce freeze-thaw cycles
ANCHOR HSV 1/2 PCR Kit Quantitative or Qualitative Real-Time PCR Kit for in vitro diagnostic use (CE-IVD)
The ANCHOR HSV 1/2 PCR Kit is a specialized real-time PCR-based test designed for the reliable amplification, detection, quantitation, and differentiation of Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV 1) and Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV 2) DNA from various human specimens, including:
◽ EDTA plasma
◽ Cerebrospinal fluid
◽ Cutaneous/mucocutaneous lesions
Key Features & Advantages
Rapid Results
Achieve efficient sample processing with PCR results within just 30 minutes*.
* Exact PCR run time may vary depending on real-time PCR instrument used.
Precise Quantitative and Qualitative Detection and Differentiation
Uses distinguishable fluorescent dyes for parallel and highly specific detection and differentiation of HSV 1 and HSV 2-specific DNA and the Internal Control across three detector channels of real-time PCR instruments.
The Quantitation Standards (QS1-QS4 HSV 1/2) ensure reliable results for precise viral load quantitation and clinical diagnosis.
Integrated Quality Monitoring
Includes an Internal Control (IC) to verify sample extraction success and detect PCR amplification inhibition
Quantitation Standards serve as positive controls with artificial DNA representing target sequences of HSV 1 and HSV 2 DNA to ensure reagent integrity and reaction performance.
Comes with a Negative Control DNA to exclude false positive results.
Optimized for Efficiency & Flexibility
Compatible with all ANCHOR PCR kits in the same run (harmonized temperature profiles)
Intuitive and identical pipetting scheme for all ANCHOR PCR kits
Works with various nucleic acid purification systems and cycler platforms for cost efficiency and operational ease
100-reaction kits include 4x 25-reaction Master Mix vials to reduce freeze-thaw cycles
ANCHOR Viral Respiratory Multiplex PCR Kit Qualitative Real-Time PCR Kit Research Use Only (RUO)
The ANCHOR Viral Respiratory Multiplex PCR Kit (RUO) is a specialized real-time PCR-based test designed for the fast and simultaneous amplification, detection, and differentiation of nucleic acids from:
◽ Influenza A
◽ Influenza B
◽ all Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) A and B types
◽ SARS-CoV-2
Key Features & Advantages
Rapid Results
Achieve efficient sample processing with PCR results within just 30 minutes*.
* Exact PCR run time may vary depending on real-time PCR instrument used.
Qualitative Detection and Differentiation
Uses distinguishable fluorescent dyes for the simultaneous and highly specific detection and differentiation of Influenza A, Influenza B, SARS-CoV2 and RSV RNA and the Internal Control using distinguishable fluorescent dyes across five detector channels of real-time PCR instruments.
Integrated Quality Monitoring
Includes an Internal Control (IC) to verify sample extraction success and detect PCR amplification inhibition.
Features a Positive Control with artificial RNA representing all target sequences to ensure reagent integrity and reaction performance.
Comes with a Negative Control RNA to exclude false positive results.
Optimized for Efficiency & Flexibility
Compatible with all ANCHOR PCR kits in the same run (harmonized temperature profiles)
Intuitive and identical pipetting scheme for all ANCHOR PCR kits
Works with various nucleic acid purification systems and cycler platforms for cost efficiency and operational ease
100-reaction kits include 4x 25-reaction Master Mix vials to reduce freeze-thaw cycles
ANCHOR C. difficile PCR Kit Qualitative Real-Time PCR Kit for in vitro diagnostic use (CE-IVD)
The ANCHOR C. difficile PCR Kit is a specialized real-time PCR-based test designed for the precise amplification and detection of nucleic acids specific to toxigenic Clostridioides difficile, including:
◽ Detection of Toxin A (tcdA) DNA
◽ Detection of Toxin B (tcdB) DNA
Key Features
Rapid Results
Achieve efficient sample processing with PCR results within just 30 minutes*.
* Exact PCR run time may vary depending on real-time PCR instrument used.
Precise Qualitative Detection
Identifies and detects toxigenic C. difficile-specific DNA of toxin A and toxin B genes (w/o differentiation) and the Internal Control using distinguishable fluorescent dyes across two detector channels.
Integrated Quality Monitoring
Includes an Internal Control (IC) to verify sample extraction success and detect PCR amplification inhibition.
Features a Positive Control with artificial DNA representing target sequences of both toxin A and toxin B genes to ensure reagent integrity and reaction performance.
Comes with a Negative Control DNA to exclude false positive results.
Optimized for Efficiency & Flexibility
Compatible with all ANCHOR PCR kits in the same run (harmonized temperature profiles)
Intuitive and identical pipetting scheme for all ANCHOR PCR kits
Works with various nucleic acid purification systems and cycler platforms for cost efficiency and operational ease
100-reaction kits include 4x 25-reaction Master Mix vials to reduce freeze-thaw cycles
ANCHOR Monkey-/Orthopoxvirus PCR Kit Qualitative Real-Time PCR Kit Research Use Only (RUO)
The ANCHOR Monkey-/Orthopoxvirus PCR Kit is a specialized real-time PCR-based test designed for the precise amplification, detection, and differentiation of nucleic acids specific to:
◽ Monkeypox virus
◽ Other members of the Orthopoxvirus genus including the variola vaccine strain (Modified-Vaccinia-Ankara Virus, MVA)
Key Features & Advantages
Rapid Results
Achieve efficient sample processing with PCR results within just 30 minutes*, critical for research applications.
* Exact PCR run time may vary depending on real-time PCR instrument used.
Precise Qualitative Detection and Differentiation
Uses distinguishable fluorescent dyes for the simultaneous and highly specific detection and differentiation of monkeypox virus and orthopoxvirus-specific DNA and the Internal Control across three detector channels of real-time PCR instruments.
Allows differentiation of current vaccine strain (Modified-Vaccinia-Ankara Virus, MVA) from monkeypox virus
Reliably detects all current clade I and II strains (w/o differentiation)
Integrated Quality Monitoring
Includes an Internal Control (IC) to verify sample extraction success and detect PCR amplification inhibition.
Features a Positive Control with artificial DNA representing target sequences of monkeypox and orthopoxvirus.
Comes with a Negative Control DNA to ensure reagent integrity and reaction performance and exclude false positive results.
Optimized for Efficiency & Flexibility
Compatible with all ANCHOR PCR kits in the same run (harmonized temperature profiles)
Intuitive and identical pipetting scheme for all ANCHOR PCR kits
Works with various nucleic acid purification systems and cycler platforms for cost efficiency and operational ease
100-reaction kits include 4x 25-reaction Master Mix vials to reduce freeze-thaw cycles
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ANCHOR EBV PCR Kit Quantitative or Qualitative Real-Time PCR Kit for in vitro diagnostic use (CE-IVD)
The ANCHOR EBV PCR Kit is a specialized real-time PCR-based diagnostic test designed for the reliable detection and quantitation of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA. It is optimized for use with human specimens, including:
◽ EDTA Plasma
◽ Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Key Features & Advantages
Rapid Results
Achieve efficient sample processing with PCR results within just 30 minutes*.
* Exact PCR run time may vary depending on real-time PCR instrument used.
Precise Quantitative and Qualitative Detection
Identifies EBV-specific DNA with precision and the Internal Control using distinguishable fluorescent dyes across two detector channels of real-time PCR instruments.
The Quantitation Standards (QS1-QS4 EBV) ensure reliable results for clinical diagnostics and precise viral load monitoring.
Integrated Quality Monitoring
Includes an Internal Control (IC) to verify sample extraction success and detect PCR amplification inhibition.
Quantitation Standards serve as positive controls with artificial DNA representing target sequences of EBV to ensure reagent integrity and reaction performance.
Comes with a Negative Control DNA to exclude false positive results.
Optimized for Efficiency & Flexibility
Compatible with all ANCHOR PCR kits in the same run (harmonized temperature profiles)
Intuitive and identical pipetting scheme for all ANCHOR PCR kits
Works with various nucleic acid purification systems and cycler platforms for cost efficiency and operational ease
100-reaction kits include 4x 25-reaction Master Mix vials to reduce freeze-thaw cycles
ANCHOR VZV PCR Kit Quantitative or Qualitative Real-Time PCR Kit for in vitro diagnostic use (CE-IVD)
The ANCHOR VZV PCR Kit is a specialized real-time PCR-based test designed for the reliable amplification, detection, and quantitation of Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) DNA from various human specimens, including:
◽ EDTA plasma
◽ Cerebrospinal fluid
◽ Cutaneous/mucocutaneous lesions
Key Features & Advantages
Rapid Results
Achieve efficient sample processing with PCR results within just 30 minutes*.
* Exact PCR run time may vary depending on real-time PCR instrument used.
Precise Quantitative and Qualitative Detection and Differentiation
Uses distinguishable fluorescent dyes for parallel and highly specific detection of VZV DNA and the Internal Control across two detector channels of real-time PCR instruments.
The Quantitation Standards (QS1-QS4 VZV) ensure reliable results for clinical diagnostics and precise viral load monitoring.
Integrated Quality Monitoring
Includes an Internal Control (IC) to verify sample extraction success and detect PCR amplification inhibition.
Quantitation Standards serve as positive controls with artificial DNA representing target sequences of VZV to ensure reagent integrity and reaction performance.
Comes with a Negative Control DNA to exclude false positive results.
Optimized for Efficiency & Flexibility
Compatible with all ANCHOR PCR kits in the same run (harmonized temperature profiles)
Intuitive and identical pipetting scheme for all ANCHOR PCR kits
Works with various nucleic acid purification systems and cycler platforms for cost efficiency and operational ease
100-reaction kits include 4x 25-reaction Master Mix vials to reduce freeze-thaw cycles
