RAID Multi-Test Strips
RAID is a pre-screening device designed to quickly evaluate a suspicious powder or liquid in the field or lab. RAID tickets are available in two versions: Raid 8 (8 tests per ticket) and Raid 5 (5 tests per ticket). Can be used in conjunction with a protein test and the Guardian or Defender Reader systems.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Alexeter Technologies LLC |
| Product Name |
| RAID Multi-Test Strips |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Immunological; |
| Detection Method |
| Lateral Flow Hand Held Immunoassay ; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Detection; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| RAID is a pre-screening device designed to quickly evaluate a suspicious powder or liquid in the field or lab. RAID tickets are available in two versions: Raid 8 (8 tests per ticket) and Raid 5 (5 tests per ticket). Can be used in conjunction with a protein test and the Guardian or Defender Reader systems. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Weight |
| <1 lb. |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Noise Produced |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Operating Conditions |
| 4 to 40°C (40 to 105°F) |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| None |
| Available Accessories |
| None |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Single use item |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; 18 months |
| Unit Cost |
| RAID5 $730 per 10 pack; RAID8 $1,045 per 10 pack |
| Maintenance Cost |
| None |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| RAID 5: B. anthracis (Anthrax), Y. pestis (Plague), Ricin, Bot Tox, Staphylococcus Enterotoxin B (SEB), RAID 8: B. anthracis (Anthrax), Y. pestis (Plague), Ricin, Bot Tox, Staphylococcus Enterotoxin B (SEB), Brucella, F. tularensis (Tularemia), and Orthopox |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| cfu/mL; ng; Anthrax 1 x 10^5 CFU/ml Botulinum toxin 30 ng/ml Brucella 1.5 x 10^6 CFU/ml Orthopox 1.6 x 10^6 PFU/ml Plague 3.6 x 10^4 CFU/ml Ricin 6 ng/ml SEB 10 ng/ml Tularemia 1.6 x 10^6 CFU/ml |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Immediate |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| 15 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| No |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
