Qiagen Sciences, Inc.

Qiagen is the leading provider of sample and assay technologies. Sample technologies are used to isolate DNA, RNA, and proteins from any biological sample. Assay technologies are used to make specific target biomolecules visible for subsequent analysis. Qiagen developed and marketed more than 500 consumable products and automated solutions. The company provides these products for purposes such as forensics, animal or food testing and pharmaceutical process control. Qiagen's assay technologies include the digene HPV Test, which is regarded as a "gold standard" in testing for high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), and solutions for infectious disease testing and companion diagnostics.