FluChip

FluChip for pathogen detection

Rapid Pathogen Detection and Identification

An important current public health concern is the ability to detect and distinguish between typical seasonal influenza viruses and non-seasonal influenza A viruses, such as novel 2009 H1N1 and avian H5N1. InDevR’s FluChip low-density microarray is a new analytical tool that addresses this need by rapidly identifying non-seasonal viruses.

The FluChip assay is based on multiplexed reverse transcription and PCR amplification with detection on a low-density microarray. Using a simple but powerful pattern of spots, the FluChip can delineate seasonal influenza A infections from those caused by non-seasonal influenza A viruses. Because it is inexpensive, easy-to-use, and field portable, the FluChip assay coupled with ampliPHOX Colorimetric Detection Technology is an excellent choice for laboratories without the resources to perform expensive fluorescence-based
real-time PCR or microarray experiments.

Stable Gene Target, Automated Interpretation of Results

  • Targets stable matrix gene segment to detect and distinguish seasonal influenza A viruses from non-seasonal viruses
  • Traditional reverse transcription and PCR amplification followed by downstream microarray detection
  • Optimized for use with our proprietary ampliPHOX Colorimetric Detection Technology
  • Compatible with traditional fluorescence detection
  • Provides same-day result
  • Reliable, easy to follow protocol
  • Cost-effective instrumentation and assay
  • Automated FluChip image analysis provides clear and immediate result to user

Beta-site testing for FluChip coupled with ampliPHOX Detection will be ongoing in the coming months. Please contact sales@indevr.com if you are interested in evaluating InDevR’s FluChip technology.