Genedrive®
Genedrive® is a patented polymerase chain reaction (PCR) platform which enables nucleic acid amplification and detection from various sample types including plasma, sputum and buccal swabs. There is no manual calibration or maintenance required.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Genedrive Diagnostics Ltd. |
| Product Name |
| Genedrive® |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular; |
| Detection Method |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction; |
| Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Genedrive® is a patented polymerase chain reaction (PCR) platform which enables nucleic acid amplification and detection from various sample types including plasma, sputum and buccal swabs. There is no manual calibration or maintenance required. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Epistem - Genedrive.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 4.7 x 7 x 4 in (12 x 18 x 10 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 100 to 240 V 1.2A 50/60 Hz AC, Fully charged battery will complete 2 full runs |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Operating Conditions |
| 5 to 50°C (41 to 122°F), < 85%RH non-condensing |
| Consumables |
| >$1,000/year; Assay kits |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| All reagents are included in assay kits |
| Calibration Schedule |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| None |
| Available Accessories |
| Printer |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Software |
| Communications Interface |
| USB |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; Assays 1 to 3 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $4,000 instrument, Assay kits $85 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| None |
| Other Biological Targets |
| DNA, RNA, Heptatitis C., Tuberculosis |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| cfu/mL; 100 cfu/mL, 100 pfu/mL |
| False Positive Rates |
| < 2% |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes; 50 minutes minimum, assay dependent |
| Total Run Time |
| 50 minutes minimum, assay dependent |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Approved Vendors |
| Sysmex, ARKRAY Healthcare |
