Menarini Diagnostics, a part of the larger Menarini group, and specializes in the development of diagnostic kits for a number disease groups, including autoimmunity.

Key facts:

• The company is one of the leading European competitors in providing diagnostic solutions. In the autoimmunity sector, it has its specialised cartilage oligo matrix protein (COMP) assay for the diagnosis of RA.
• The company also provides disease-specific ELISA kits and immunofluorescence slides.
• They used to distribute INOVA reagents
• Zenit SP+ is the company's automated slide and microtitre plate processor.
• Menarini does not develop products, only only distributes them.