SARS-CoV-2
testing systems
Explore our scalable technology for COVID-19 testing based on proven PCR instrumentation and reagents. This system can enable testing volumes ranging from 4,500 tests per day up to 150,000 tests per day on a single platform.
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High-Throughput
Process up to 35,000 samples per day on a single system
Throughput per day
4,500
qPCR
35,000
end-point PCR
Overall Benefits
Biosearch Technologies' high-throughput system enables rapid expansion of testing capacity with minimal need for additional staff or lab space.
Get up and running quickly with a personalised onboarding process and dedicated service team.
Sample collection
Samples are collected via at-home testing kits or by trained healthcare professionals and submitted to a lab for processing. The Biosearch Technologies' workflow supports processing multiple sample types:
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Viral RNA purification
Nucleic acid is found in all cells and viruses. DNA and RNA are types of nucleic acid. PCR testing looks for the presence of nucleic acid sequences specific to SARS-CoV-2.
To start the process, the nucleic acid must first be extracted or purified from the sample. Biosearch Technologies' oKtopure™ automated high-throughput extraction system and SARS-CoV-2 qualified sbeadex™ Pathogen Nucleic Acid Purification Kit speed this stage up.
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Assay
In order to start the chemical reaction used to determine whether the target virus is present, a variety of reagents are added to the extracted nucleic acid.
These include Biosearch Technologies' RapiDxFire™ 1-Step RT-qPCR System, and Seracare AccuPlex™ SARS-CoV-2 Verification Panel, all verified for SARS-CoV-2 detection.
Sample Tracking
Amplification and detection
Now the chemical reaction can begin! The assembled reaction undergoes thermal cycling, causing the nucleic acid in the sample to be amplified via the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This creates millions of copies of the viral nucleic acid, allowing it to be analysed.
The probes and primers that were added bind with the virus nucleic acid during the PCR reaction. If the virus is present, the probe will emit a fluorescent signal. Biosearch Technologies' automated IntelliQube™ System with Array Tape™ performs the PCR reaction, and then detects and reads the fluorescent signal, indicating a positive result. The IntelliQube platform is easily configurable and offers dual operation modes: qPCR (up to 4,500 tests per day) and end-point PCR (up to 35,000 tests per day).
Data Analysis and results
Biosearch Technologies has partnered with UgenTec to offer AI-powered workflow automation, PCR analysis and reporting software. FastFinder allows you to maintain a clear operational overview with a layer of intelligent dashboards and reports.
