MISSION Our mission is to efficiently apply our human, scientific, and financial resources to provide innovative high value products and technologies that improve the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. CORE VALUES CUSTOMER FOCUS Our business is dependent upon our ability to provide products and services that satisfy our customers’ needs. Understanding our customer and being selected consistently by them is the measure of our success. DEMAND TOTAL QUALITY The quality of our products and technologies is assured through our commitment to a Total Quality System. We are dedicated to continuous learning and continuous improvement of our systems, processes, and products to maintain our competitive advantage. VALUE THE INDIVIDUAL We trust and treat people fairly and rewards are based upon performance. We encourage teamwork and we value original and creative ideas and problem solving. We support ownership and well-reasoned risk taking. Leadership is demonstrated by example through clear communication about strategic vision, values, goals, and expectations. We believe in the empowerment of people and teams that results in innovation and high value solutions for our customers. SHAREHOLDER VALUE Returning value to our shareholders is the singular measure of our success. We generate value by executing our fundamental growth strategies efficiently to yield consistent growth in revenues and earnings.