MILWAUKEE, Wis. & WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioTrove Inc. and BloodCenter of Wisconsin today announced a collaboration to develop single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping as a screening tool for the identification of potentially better-matched blood for transfusion. Using the BioTrove OpenArray™ system to conduct red blood cell genotyping more quickly and at less expense, BloodCenter of Wisconsin will now be able to stratify blood donors based on genotypic characteristics, improving the speed and accuracy of blood transfusions for patients in need.
