Cepheid
Sunnyvale, CA, United StatesFounded 1996Industry
Cepheid makes molecular diagnostic systems including an anthrax test. CBRNE-relevant work is a notable product line according to its website. It is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, United States.
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Cepheid is a Sunnyvale, California molecular diagnostics company, founded in 1996, known for its GeneXpert automated PCR systems and tests. Danaher agreed to acquire it on 6 September 2016 for 53 dollars a share, about 4 billion dollars, and completed the transaction on 4 November 2016, making it a wholly owned Danaher subsidiary.
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In biodefense it developed an anthrax detection test with Northrop Grumman for the US Postal Service in 2004, and its Xpert Ebola test received a US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorisation and World Health Organization procurement eligibility in 2015. A government partnership page describes molecular solutions offered to government customers.
Biodefense is a small part of a mainly clinical diagnostics business.
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Wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher Corporation since 4 November 2016 (about 4 billion dollar acquisition)
Parent: Danaher (acquired Nov 2016) (checked)
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- https://www.cepheid.com/en-US/about-us/mission-history.html
- https://www.cepheid.com/en-US/about-us/government-molecular-solutions-partnership.html
- https://investors.danaher.com/2016-09-06-Danaher-To-Acquire-Cepheid-For-53-00-Per-Share-Or-Approximately-4-Billion
- https://investors.danaher.com/2016-11-04-Danaher-Completes-Acquisition-Of-Cepheid
- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1037760/000119312516761755/d280766d8k.htm
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- A 2026 WHO emergency-use listing for a haemorrhagic fever panel appeared in one search summary and was not opened.
- Government contract values: not read.
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What does Cepheid do?
Cepheid makes molecular diagnostic systems including an anthrax test. CBRNE-relevant work is a notable product line according to its website.
Where is Cepheid based?
HQ (as found): Sunnyvale, CA. HQ country: US.
Who owns Cepheid?
Wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher Corporation since 4 November 2016 (about 4 billion dollar acquisition). Parent: Danaher (acquired Nov 2016) (checked)
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