Exhalation Technology Announces Search for Partners for its Covid-19 Rapid Diagnostic Test
Cambridge, England, 24 September 2020 – Exhalation Technology has appointed The Sage Group to lead the partnering program for its novel CoronaCheck™ diagnostic test for Covid-19 in exhaled breath condensate. This is a rapid (<5 minutes) test of high specificity and sensitivity for Covid-19, meeting the need for testing in a wide range of environments.
Exhalation Technology (“ETL”) seeks a global strategic partner with which it can collaborate to exploit its new Covid-19 test. ETL has a strong history in development of diagnostic products based on analysis of the respiratory tract where Covid-19 is prevalent.
ETL has developed a very unique and timely, IP protected test for rapid detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 also known as Covid-19), using a novel biosensor housed in a safe breath analysis device suitable for rapid point-of-care coronavirus testing. The test measures directly the presence of virus in breath, as opposed to antibodies in the blood.
ETL is a UK based company which has developed Inflammacheck®, a device for measuring exhaled breath condensate (EBC) to diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions and diseases. ETL has adapted its Inflammacheck® device, including adding safety features to prevent cross-infection and contamination, to measure the SARS-CoV-2 virus in exhaled breath.
Stig Lytke Brejl, Director of ETL, said “building on an existing CE marked IVD medical device platform is expected to enable a short time to market while at the same time de-risking the project significantly.”
ETL has partnered with a leading biosensor company for the use of their coronavirus biosensor with ETL’s device, CoronaCheck™. The initial product to be launched will measure SARS-CoV-2 in exhaled breath condensate with a reading in under 5 minutes.
Tests on SARS-CoV-2 cultured virus have demonstrated a high degree of sensitivity and specificity of the biosensor. Human pilot tests have commenced, and results are expected in Q4 2020.
The CoronaCheck™ test is aimed to be available at under $10 or £8 per test.
CoronaCheck™ does not require any laboratory equipment or special handling or training. The biosensor is mounted in a test cartridge which is inserted into the device into which the subject breathes with results obtained in minutes, whereupon the test cartridge is safely discarded and the device is ready for a new test cartridge and subject.
Helle Funch Nielsen, CEO of ETL, said “Our CoronaCheck™ test is set to provide novel technology for high volume screening of individuals in a range of environments including schools, airports, shopping centres and sporting events, to name but a few. The technology is entirely novel and although our initial test is based on testing in exhaled breath, it is also amenable to rapid point of care testing on saliva swabs. Our collaboration with Imperial College in London and clinical centers in the UK is providing rapid proving and validation of this novel approach to Covid-19 testing.”
For more information about Exhalation Technology and partnering opportunities for its Covid-19 test, please contact:
Dr. Bill Mason The Sage Group The Old Black Barns Lord’s Lane, Ousden CB8 8TX UK Tel: +44 (0) 7785 950134 wtm@sagehealthcare.com
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Wayne Pambianchi The Sage Group Inc. 1802 Route 31 North #381 Clinton New Jersey 08809 USA Phone: +1 908 2306170 wpambianchi@sagehealthcare.com
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Helle Funch Nielsen Tel: +45 2830 7858 hfn@exhalationtechnology.com About Exhalation Technology
Exhalation Technology develops breath analysis devices for disease diagnosis, monitoring, and management.
ETL aims to revolutionise respiratory care by providing clinicians the tools they need to provide optimal patient care – with confidence.
By giving clinicians access to information related to underlying causes, ETL can strengthen their decision-making process – and create better outcomes for patients.
Why? Because ETL believe monitoring and managing respiratory diseases should be simple and reliable – for everyone involved. ETL is committed to helping transform the way we diagnose, treat and monitor respiratory diseases.
In improving patient outcomes, we help clinicians meet the challenges and opportunities in an ever-evolving respiratory healthcare world.
About The Sage Group, Inc.
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