Company has expanded its SureWick™ product line of materials for sample, conjugate, and absorbent pads. With a broader selection of standard product specifications, researchers can easily optimize the performance of their test strips in diagnostic assay devices. The cellulose and glass pads for diagnostic test strips are available in standard thicknesses ranging from 0.31 mm to 2.48 mm, with flow rates of 180 mL to 375 mL per minute. With consistent thickness, bed volume, and flow properties, SureWick materials offer reliable assay performance for diagnostic test manufacturers in a developmental mode or full-scale production.