Copan Diagnostics, Inc.

10/24/2025

🌟 Calling all SCASM attendees! Copan is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor this year, and we’re celebrating in style.

If you’re attending, join us at the President’s Reception poolside tonight from 6–9 PM. It’s the perfect way to unwind and have fun.

Before that, stop by booth #102 to meet our team and contribute to our travel‑themed photo wall. Let’s make unforgettable!

10/24/2025

Early birds at , this one’s for you!

This morning, at 7:45–8:45 AM in Del Mar 1, Copan is hosting an interactive trivia session: “Specimen Trivia: A Journey from Collection to Automation.”

If you’re attending, come test your microbiology knowledge and learn more about what Copan has been up to in our trivia‑style game show, cheer on your colleagues, and snag a prize!

Afterwards, swing by booth #102 to learn about Copan's latest innovations. 🧬🦠

10/23/2025

🚗 Heading to SCASM in La Jolla, CA?

Drop by booth #102 and join our Traveling Microbes adventure. Add your favorite travel destination to our interactive travel wall, and explore our latest specimen collection & laboratory automation solutions!

We’ll be there all day, ready to answer questions and hand out Copan swag. See you soon! 🧫🧳

09/26/2025

📢 Copan Diagnostics is Strengthening its U.S. Manufacturing Footprint

We’re investing millions of dollars into our facilities in California and Puerto Rico to:

✅ Increase production of critical specimen collection and transport devices like UTM® kits and UriSponge™
✅ Source more materials from U.S. suppliers
✅ Launch a new centralized QA laboratory
✅ Add new production lines and advanced technologies

This investment strengthens our supply chain, supports local communities, and brings innovation closer to the laboratories we serve.

👉 Read the full press release
https://ow.ly/RUnZ50X31Ci

The investment includes facility expansions, new manufacturing processes, advanced quality control systems, and implementation of new production technologies in the U.S. This initiative accelerates production of critical components and finished goods, such as UTM® Universal Transport Medium kits, u...

09/19/2025

Good morning from Chicago! is officially underway and we’re LIVE at Swissotel for the main congress.

Visit Copan at Booth 112 to see the future of urine specimen processing. Our UriVerse™ automated aliquoter streamlines pre‑analytical urine handling by automating de‑capping, barcode labeling, aliquoting and re‑capping.

✔ Minimizes manual labor and errors
✔ Handles high‑volume urine specimens efficiently
✔ Fits seamlessly into existing workflows

Swing by, watch our instrument‑in‑action video, and meet the team!

Find Out More about UriVerse™ 👉 https://ow.ly/RPNy50WZvM9

09/03/2025

Dallas, here we come!

The Copan team is setting up at Booth #7 for , and we can't wait to see you tomorrow!

Stop by for:
✓ Live demos of our latest specimen collection & transport, and information about our automation solutions
✓ Meet our experts, including Dr. Hema Kapoor & Copan team
✓ Explore how digital microbiology is revolutionizing workflows

See you tomorrow at The Westin Dallas Park Central!

📍 The Westin Dallas Park Central
📅 September 4-5

09/02/2025

Struggling with sample collection & transport challenges? Limited staff and increased TAT pressures?

This week, Dr. Hema Kapoor addresses these challenges at : "Innovation at Every Step: New Uses for ESwab®, New Solutions for Urine, New Frontiers in Automation."

During this session, Dr. Kapoor will share insights from real-world studies:
✔ESwab® preserves fastidious organisms without frozen transport
✔UriSponge® compatibility with downstream chemistry testing
✔Advancements in laboratory automation like PhenoMATRIX® Plus and WASPLab® which can reduce TAT while maintaining accuracy

📅 Friday, September 5
⏰ 11:30am - 1:00pm
📍 The Westin Dallas Park Central, Salon ABC

🔍 Come learn how innovation at every step can enhance sample integrity and efficiency in your laboratory.

👉 Save your seat and join us during SWACM 2025!

08/29/2025

🌟 Leadership Transition at Copan Diagnostics 🌟

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Hema Kapoor as our new Director of Medical & Scientific Affairs for the Americas. With more than two decades of expertise in infectious diseases and diagnostics, Dr. Kapoor is set to guide Copan’s scientific strategy into the future.

At the same time, we honor and thank Dr. Susan Sharp, whose distinguished career and tireless advocacy have left an enduring impact on microbiology. Dr. Sharp will retire this September, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and mentorship.

👉 Learn more about this exciting transition on our blog:

Copan Diagnostics announced the appointment of Dr. Hema Kapoor as Director of Medical and Scientific Affairs for the Americas, succeeding Dr. Susan Sharp, who will retire in September following more than three decades of distinguished service to clinical microbiology.

08/15/2025

🎉Big announcement from Copan!

We’re thrilled to share our latest press release about UriVerse® – a game-changing, fully automated solution for urine specimen aliquoting designed to streamline workflows in busy laboratories.

This breakthrough innovation helps busy, often understaffed laboratories by offering:
✅ Hands-free automation to reduce manual steps
✅ Streamlined processes for quicker, more efficient workflows
✅ Consistent performance for reliable, high-quality results

At Copan, we're passionate about creating solutions that make your work easier and more effective. UriVerse® represents our continued commitment to advancing laboratory automation and supporting the incredible professionals who keep healthcare moving forward.

📖 Read our full press release to discover how UriVerse® is transforming urine specimen processing and what this means for the future of laboratory automation.

👉 Link in bio or visit: https://ow.ly/aQ6i50WGGVw

Copan, a leader in microbiology laboratory and automation innovations, proudly announced the official launch of UriVerse™ during the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago, IL.

08/06/2025

🎨 Happy Birthday, Andy Warhol! 🎉

In true pop art spirit, our UriSponge™ mascot got the Warhol treatment! 💛💚💗❤️

UriSponge™ may be all about serious urine specimen collection and transport, but that doesn’t mean it can’t look iconic while doing it. Today we’re celebrating bold color, creative vision, and standing out in the crowd—just like Warhol did.

👉 Explore the science behind the sponge:
https://ow.ly/rhI650WAOOA

07/31/2025

🙏 As ADLM 2025 winds down, we want to THANK everyone who visited Booth 4308!

Haven't stopped by yet? You still have until NOON today to:

✨ Meet our incredible team
🎁 Grab character cards featuring UriSponge® & UriVerse™
👀 See live demos of our full automation workflow with WASP®, WASPLab®, and connected Colibrí™ line.

Don't miss your final opportunity to experience the future of clinical diagnostics. It's been an amazing show – let's make these last few hours count!

07/30/2025

Welcome to day 2 of ADLM 2025!

See UriSponge® in action! Our revolutionary urine collection, transport & preservation system is transforming clinical laboratories worldwide.

✨ Watch how simple Urine specimen collection & transport can be:

» Dip & close – no fill lines, no measuring, and no mess
» 48-hour stability at room temperature
» Boric acid-free preservative
» Seamless automation integration

📍 Experience it live at Booth 4308! Our experts are demonstrating this game-changing technology all day.