
Cepheid is a molecular diagnostic company. It offers tests, reagents, and systems for testing in clinical and non-clinical markets. The company's flagship product, GeneXpert system incorporates sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction and purification, DNA amplification, and detection into a minute, self-contained cartridge. This system facilitates 24/7 rapid molecular testing. Its SmartCycler system integrates DNA amplification and detection for real-time rapid batch or random access analysis. Cepheid also offers GeneXpert system in the areas of GeneXpert system in clinical areas such as healthcare-associated infections, critical infectious disease, sexual health, virology, oncology, womens health, and genetics. It also offers GeneXpert modules integrated into the biohazard detection systems (BDS) using its Bacillus anthracis test, and SmartCycler system along with general use PCR reagents and reaction tubes. The company operates along with its subsidiaries in France, Sweden, the US, Japan, Germany, South Africa, the UK, Belgium, Australia, the UAE, China, Italy, Singapore, Brazil, India, and Hong Kong. Cepheid is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the US.The company plans to expand its Xpert product portfolio. To this end, Cepheid collanorated with Rutgers and the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) to develop Xpert MTB/RIF ultra, a next-generation test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.