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Thank you Paul. Two questions : Does this approach bypass the reagent shortages ? What are the specificity / sensitivity metrics ?
by seafoam 6y ago
Thank you Paul. Two questions :
Does this approach bypass the reagent shortages ?
What are the specificity / sensitivity metrics ?
- predxionbio 6y agoCouple of things at play here. First is we are developing a non-PCR based viral detection test. Many of the molecular tests approved rely on many of the same ancillary components (RNA extraction kits, flocked nasal swabs, viral transport media) as well as instrument systems. What we are developing is a non-molecular based test to directly detect SARS-CoV-2 particles in fluids, specifically saliva. We've just begun our clinical testing so don't have specificity/sensitivity metrics yet, but will be sharing them when they're available.