Alere Inc Formerly Known As Inverness Medical Innovationswas A Prominent Player In Rapid Point Of Care Diagnostic Testing From Its Founding In 1991 Until Its Acquisition By Abbott Laboratories In 2017Based In Walthammassachusettsalere Specialized In Developing And Manufacturing Diagnostic Products For Both Professional And Consumer Healthcare Markets The Company Offered A Range Of Rapid Diagnostic Tests Across Various Healthcare Segmentsincluding Infectious Diseasescardiometabolic Testingtoxicologyand Women S Healthnotable Products Included Tests For Hiv And Malariainratio Monitoring Systemsand Professional Pregnancy Testsalere Also Engaged In Consumer Diagnostics Through A Joint Venture With Procter & Gambleproviding Home Pregnancy And Fertility Teststhroughout Its Historyalere Expanded Its Capabilities Through Strategic Acquisitionsenhancing Its Portfolio In Blood Analysis And Diabetes Care After Its Acquisitionalere S Operations Were Integrated Into Abbott S Diagnostics Divisioncontinuing To Serve Global Healthcare Providers With A Focus On Decentralized Testing Solutions
