2022.08 New portable diagnostic detects SARS-CoV-2 RNA and antibodies at the same time

Composite Image of eRapid Sensor for COVID-19: The diagnostic device uses a novel microfluidic design to mix and transport samples and reagents at precisely the right times to produce an electrical readout that indicates the presence of viral RNA, antibodies, or both in a patient's saliva. Credit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University eRapid Sensor Assembled: The diagnostic device is compact, portable, and cheap, allowing it to be used in point-of-care settings where lab tests are not available or prohibitively expensive. Patients get results within two hours that tell them about the status of their infection, recovery, and immunity. Credit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University