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 |