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Smith BioMed was founded in 2002 with a pioneering vision: to leverage rapid, on-site disposable tests for detecting drugs of abuse in the workplace. Emerging in an era where these types of tests were gaining traction across the United States and Eur...

As we transition into the warmer months in New Zealand, it's essential to stay on top of your health. Home health tests offer a convenient and discreet way to monitor your well-being, helping you catch potential issues early or manage existing condit...

Meet Elizabeth Plant, Clinical Consultant at Smith BioMed. In this blog, we have a chance to learn about her impressive journey through the pharmaceutical industry and how she has found her way back home to Taranaki where it all began. As she gets re...

Vitamin D is a crucial and multifunctional nutrient that plays a vital role in various aspects of our health. It is often referred to as the "sunshine Vitamin" as our skin can produce it after sunlight exposure. Key reasons we need Vitamin D Bone H...

Iron is a crucial element for many of your bodily functions, and maintaining a balance is key to your overall health. Iron supports your body with oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and overall health, and the lack of it can be one of the main caus...

The Smith Biomed Ferritin Iron Deficiency Test is a home iron test that measures the amount of ferritin in your blood. This handy test tests for iron deficiency anaemia and by testing ferritin levels it will give you an indication of the amount of ir...

Imagine your body as a bustling city, and iron is like the superhero delivery person. Its job is to transport oxygen to every nook and cranny, making sure every cell gets the energy it needs to do its thing. Sometimes your superhero iron might fac...