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Alere Inc. was a global manufacturer of rapid point-of-care diagnostic tests, founded in 1991 and initially based in Waltham, Massachusetts, before relocating to North Chicago, Illinois. The company specialized in providing diagnostic solutions that enabled healthcare professionals and patients to obtain quick and accurate test results, enhancing clinical decision-making and patient management. Alere focused on three main diagnostic areas: cardiometabolic testing, infectious disease testing, and toxicology testing. Its notable products included the Clearblue® Digital Pregnancy Test, the Alere CD4 analyser for HIV management, and the Alere i platform, which offered rapid molecular tests for various infections. Alere's products were marketed to healthcare professionals and patients worldwide, serving hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. The company employed over 2,000 people globally and operated in multiple countries, including the United States, Australia, and Germany. In 2017, Alere was acquired by Abbott Laboratories, integrating its rapid diagnostics portfolio into Abbott's healthcare offerings.
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- Employees4800
- Founded1981
- Annual Revenue$2677705000
- Total Funding$400000000
Location
100 Abbott Park, Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States, 60044
