Bremerhaven, 08 July 2025 - The mir|detect GmbHa company based in Bremerhaven and specialising in molecular diagnostics, has acquired a Distribution agreement with Gorea Plus d.o.o. was concluded. The partnership means that the CE-IVD-certified M371-Test of mir|detect in future also in Croatia be available.
With this co-operation mir|detect continues its European expansion and strengthens the availability of modern miRNA-based diagnostics in Croatia. Gorea Plus, based in Novigrad, is an established distributor of medical and diagnostic products and has many years of experience in the distribution of high-quality laboratory solutions. The company will be responsible for the marketing, distribution and technical support of the M371-Test in the Croatian market.
The M371-Test is a minimally invasive blood test for the diagnosis and aftercare of testicular cancer. It uses the biomarker miR-371a-3pwhich has a significantly higher sensitivity and specificity than conventional serum tumour markers. With a Sensitivity of over 90 % and one Specificity of 100 % the test provides reliable results for the early detection of testicular germ cell tumours (TGCTs). This makes a significant contribution to avoiding overtreatment and reducing the use of stressful imaging procedures.
"With Gorea Plus, we have gained a strong partner who knows the diagnostic needs of the Croatian market very well," says Dr Nina Winter, CEO of mir|detect. "Together, we want to significantly improve access to precise, standardised and IVDR-compliant molecular diagnostics for testicular cancer."
The co-operation with Gorea Plus marks another important step in the European growth strategy of mir|detect. Following the successful introduction of the M371-Test in several countries, the company is expanding its presence in south-east Europe. The aim is to provide doctors and laboratories in the region with access to a reliable, validated and CE-IVD-certified test solution.
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