Welcome to Canterbury Scientific

Canterbury Scientific develops and produces some of the highest quality freeze-dried and ready-to-use liquid hemoglobin controls available. Our major product the hemoglobin A1c control, is relied on by tens of thousands of people around the world to help manage their diabetes.

These are used for calibrating laboratory diagnostic assays and are prized by clinical labs for their high reliability, and enhanced stability and shelf life.

We offer a range of customised control kits on an OEM or contract basis, as well as our own extendSURE® kits for Hemoglobin Controls, Serum and Plasma Controls and Serpins.

Contact us to learn how our controls provide better results.

CTV Video

Canterbury Scientific Founder Dr Maurice Owen appeared on Canterbury Television’s programme “The Body, The Research, The Professor” on 8 November, 2011. Hosted by John Dunn and Canterbury Medical Research Foundation’s Prof Rob Fraser, the segment features Maurice’s description of the serpin α1-Antitrypsin and its connection to emphysema.