Sample Handling in Nebraska

University Medical Devices (UMD) is a medical technology company specializing in specimen collection systems for diagnostic testing, particularly respiratory illness diagnosis. The company's flagship product is MicroWash, a nasal lavage specimen collection device designed as a less invasive alternative to traditional nasal swabs. MicroWash delivers high-sensitivity samples with lower CT values, is shelf-stable, easy to integrate into laboratory workflows, and provides enhanced patient comfort. The device was developed in response to challenges encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic with respiratory specimen collection adequacy. UMD's leadership includes individuals with cumulative medical experience exceeding 10 decades, with expertise spanning neurology, emergency medicine, urgent care, primary care, telehealth, entrepreneurship, and healthcare regulation. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. UMD is focused on standardizing high-quality specimen collection across diverse patient populations to eliminate health disparities in diagnostic sampling. The company positions itself as a provider of gold-standard specimen collection systems for laboratory and clinical diagnostic applications.

Streck is a diagnostic solutions company specializing in sample stabilization and quality control products for clinical laboratories. The company manufactures patient-like quality controls and preservation solutions designed to protect sample integrity from collection through analysis. Streck serves laboratories, research teams, and diagnostic developers with solutions addressing liquid biopsy, infectious disease testing, and immunophenotyping applications. The company positions itself as a partner for workflow optimization, quality control validation, and regulatory compliance support. Streck offers custom solutions and technical guidance for laboratories facing challenges in sample handling and diagnostic accuracy. The company also provides MINI-CUBE software for instrument management and quality assurance. Streck's products are built around ensuring reliable test results that enable clinicians to detect disease earlier and select appropriate treatments. The company partners with major diagnostic equipment manufacturers such as Sysmex and serves global markets. While specific FDA or ISO certifications are not explicitly detailed in the available content, the emphasis on regulatory compliance and validation strategies indicates alignment with clinical laboratory standards.