TASKit BioScreener™
The Threat Agent Screening Kit (TASKit) BioScreener™ includes two tests for testing for proteins and starches. A positive protein test indicates there may be a toxin or biological agent present.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Field Forensics, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| TASKit BioScreener™ |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Immunological; |
| Detection Method |
| Lateral Flow Hand Held Immunoassay; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Forensics; Screening; |
| Product Model Number |
| TASKit-001-BX |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Threat Agent Screening Kit (TASKit) BioScreener™ includes two tests for testing for proteins and starches. A positive protein test indicates there may be a toxin or biological agent present. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; Negligible |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Noise Produced |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Operating Conditions |
| Tolerates extreme conditions |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Yes |
| Calibration Schedule |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| None |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Single use |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; 2 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $110 for 5 tests |
| Maintenance Cost |
| None |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Identifies any protein; does not distinguish between biothreat and non-threat. |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Solid |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| No startup |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute; < 45 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| < 45 seconds |
| Alarm Capability |
| No |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
