ENVI Assay System Gold
ENVI Assay System Gold is an immunochromatographic test based on lateral flow immunoassay format in which BWA-specific, gold antibodies are utilized in capturing the BWA of interest from the sample.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Environics Oy |
| Product Name |
| ENVI Assay System Gold |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Immunological; |
| Detection Method |
| Lateral Flow Hand Held Immunoassay ; |
| Application |
| Detection; |
| Equipment Type |
| Colorimetric Strips; |
| Product Synopsis |
| ENVI Assay System Gold is an immunochromatographic test based on lateral flow immunoassay format in which BWA-specific, gold antibodies are utilized in capturing the BWA of interest from the sample. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: ENVI-Assay-System-Biodefence-Tests.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 3.6 x 0.59 x 0.24 in (9.2 x 1.5 x 0.6 cm) |
| Weight |
| <1 Lb.; 1.06 oz (30 g) |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| 10 to 45°C (50 to 113°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Test cassette; cotton swab |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Buffer |
| Calibration Schedule |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| None |
| Available Accessories |
| Each test kit includes one test cassette, a sampling swab, a buffer solution vial and filter cap with gold-antibody conjugate. |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Handheld ChemPro Reader Module connected to a PC or to a ChemPro100 Chemical Detector |
| Communications Interface |
| None |
| Expected Operational Life |
| < 2 years |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; 18 months |
| Unit Cost |
| $4,500.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Tickets: $450/10pk; $45 sample cost |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Ricin, Botulinum toxin A, Staphylococcus Enterotoxin B (SEB), POX, B. anthracis (Anthrax), Y. pestis (Plague) and F. Tularensis (tularemia) |
| Other Biological Targets |
| No |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng; 5 ng of pure ricin toxin/mL. 13,1 ng/mL SEB, and 10 ng/mL Botox A |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| No cross-reactions with 23 agents tested |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <15 minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| < 20 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual |
| Software Control |
| Visible. Results read on ChemPro Biological Strip Reader Module (optional, but recommended) |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Other commercial immunoassay tests such as RAMP Biodefense test kits can be read with this device; |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| User's Manual |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Yes; Products sold / distributed in North America may not be sold or transferred in any manner to an end-user outside of the US or Canada without prior written permission from a company officer of EnvironicsUSA |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Products sold / distributed in North America may not be sold or transferred in any manner to an end-user outside of the US or Canada without prior written permission from a company officer of EnvironicsUSA |
| Data File Type Format |
| None |
