COVID-19 Pouch
COVID-19 Pouch uses an interior nasal cavity swab sample that is then inserted into the pouch and the chemical reagent ampules are then broken manually.
Heat reaction for 10 to 30 minutes with an automated heater then scan reacted test pouch with the MobileDetect App. that can email or text results, images, notes and GPS information.
Availability: In Development
| Manufacturer |
| DetectaChem |
| Product Name |
| COVID-19 Pouch |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular; |
| Detection Method |
| Assays; |
| Application |
| Diagnostics; |
| Product Model Number |
| BC-19 |
| Equipment Type |
| Diagnostic |
| Product Synopsis |
| COVID-19 Pouch uses an interior nasal cavity swab sample that is then inserted into the pouch and the chemical reagent ampules are then broken manually.
Heat reaction for 10 to 30 minutes with an automated heater then scan reacted test pouch with the MobileDetect App. that can email or text results, images, notes and GPS information. |
| Availability |
| In Development |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 6 |
| Market Entry Date |
| April 2020 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Weight |
| <1 lb. |
| Power Requirements |
| None; accessory heater requires power |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Included in pouch |
| Available Accessories |
| Automated sample heater required |
| Communications Interface |
| Wi-Fi; GPS |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Single use item |
| Other Biological Targets |
| SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes; < 30 minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| < 30 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Yes - via smartphone app |
| Software Control |
| Remote |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
