STBTC announces the formation of QualTex Laboratories
STBTC’s laboratory testing services to continue operations under new name
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (Aug. 17, 2007) – The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC) is excited to announce that it has established
a new tax-exempt subsidiary, QualTex Laboratories, to perform the testing services
currently organized under the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center name. The new name
will take effect September 1, 2007.
The testing services division screens millions of whole blood and plasma donations for
infectious agents each year for biotechnology companies locally and across the globe, which
requires unique regulatory oversight. QualTex Laboratories, an affiliate of STBTC, is registered
as a clinical laboratory provider by both state and federal agencies. All operations, management
and staffing of testing services will remain unchanged.
“Reorganization of the laboratory testing services under a new name will enhance efficiency of
this service by dividing and streamlining the regulatory requirements of laboratory testing from
other services provided by the Center,” said Dr. Norman Kalmin, President/CEO and Medical Director
of the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center.
STBTC has operated as a community not-for-profit blood center for more than 30 years and has provided
advanced testing services for blood screening, medical testing, and clinical research.
“Internationally recognized for the quality of our services and research, we look forward to growing our
testing services operation while providing the same standard of service excellence under QualTex Laboratories
as provided under the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center name,” Kalmin added. “STBTC continuously looks for
ways to provide life-saving services throughout our community and beyond.”