Abbott Laboratories, founded in 1888 by Dr. Wallace C. Abbott, is a pharmaceutical company with operations in 130 countries. In 1985, they were credited with developing the first HIV blood screening test.

1888: Abbott Laboratories Founded 1985: Developed the first HIV blood screening test 2001: Acquired Knoll 2004: Hospira Founded 2007: Sold their in vitro diagnostics and Point-of-Care diagnostics divisions to GE

Abbott Laboratories was thrust into the spotlight in December 2008 when it's name appeared on a list of donors to the William J. Clinton Foundation. The New York Post highlighted the pharmaceutical company in an article listing it among "dubious" donors of the foundation.New York Post: Bill's Dubious Donors (December 21, 2008)

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