PerkinElmer completes acquisition

PerkinElmer Inc., a Waltham health sciences company, said today that it has completed its acquisition of the newborn metabolic screening business of Pediatrix Medical Group of Florida.

PerkinElmer, which sells an array of life sciences instruments and services, said the completion of this transaction expands its capabilities in the neonatal health field.

In December, PerkinElmer announced plans to buy the business; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)