INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

          We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
          Statement of International Murex Technologies Corporation (the
          "Company") on Form S-8 of our report dated February 21, 1997
          appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for
          the year ended December 31, 1996, which is part of this
          Registration Statement.


          /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

          Atlanta, Georgia
          January 9, 1998