Pro Strips™
Immunochromatographic assay strips use labeled antibodies for detection. Available with 3 or 5 threat strips. First hand-held assay designed to detect and identify multiple threats using one small sample. Similar to the BADD™ strip technology. Each assay is individually packaged. No reader is required.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| AdVnt Biotechnologies |
| Product Name |
| Pro Strips™ |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Immunological; |
| Detection Method |
| Lateral Flow Hand Held Immunoassay ; |
| Application |
| Detection; Emergency Response; Screening; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Immunochromatographic assay strips use labeled antibodies for detection. Available with 3 or 5 threat strips. First hand-held assay designed to detect and identify multiple threats using one small sample. Similar to the BADD™ strip technology. Each assay is individually packaged. No reader is required. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: AdVnt - Pro Strips.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 3.15 x 1.96 x 0.2 in (8 x 5 x 0.6 cm) |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; 0.44 oz (12.6 g) |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Noise Produced |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| 0 to 48°C (32 to 118°F) |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| None |
| Available Accessories |
| None |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 2 years |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; 2 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $735.00 per 10 pack of assays |
| Maintenance Cost |
| None |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| B. Anthracis (Anthrax), Y. Pestis (Plague), Botulinum toxin A & B, Staphylococcal toxin B, Ricin |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Proteins (toxins), whole cells |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets to detector with support |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng; µg; Anthrax 50 ng/mL or 1.55 x104 CFU/mL; Ricin Toxin 5 ng/mL; Botulinum Toxin A & B 33 ng/mL to 500 ng/mL; Y. pestis 1.0 µg/mL; SEB 10 ng/mL |
| False Positive Rates |
| None |
| False Negative Rates |
| None |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Immediate |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <15 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual color change |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| Requires sample acquisition equipment such as spatula and pipettor for sample application. |
| Manuals Available |
| User's Manual |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| Warranties |
| 1 year, limited |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Yes; The Pro-Strips® and Badd products currently are designated as EAR99 and ship with unified code 3822-000000 |
| U.S. EAR Compliant |
| The Pro-Strips® and Badd products currently are designated as EAR99 and ship with unified code 3822-000000 |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; The Pro-Strips® and Badd products currently are designated as EAR99 and ship with unified code 3822-000000 |
