8. Polymer Technology Systems Inc. (PTS)
PTS is a privately held, rapidly growing company that delivers point-of-care diagnostics to the global health care market. Since its formation in 1992, PTS has concentrated on developing and licensing various diagnostic products for chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and other related medical conditions.
Approximately 100 PTS employees develop, manufacture, and bring to market products that provide important diagnostic information via rapid measurement of various blood chemistries. PTS’ signature devices are CardioChek® (for individuals) and CardioChek® PA (for professional use) analyzers. These hand-held diagnostic meters are used with PTS Panels® Test Strips which measure Total Cholesterol, direct LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, Triglycerides, Glucose, Ketone, and Creatinine. Together, the meters and strips form the CardioChek system.