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XPhyto touts rapid 25-minute RT-PCR lab test for coronavirus detection
XPhyto Therapeutics Corp (CSE:XPHY) (OTCPINK:XPHYF) (FRA:4XT) revealed on Wednesday that its exclusive diagnostic partner 3a-Diagnostics GmbH, is developing a reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) kit targeting coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic results in 25 minutes.
The Vancouver-based next-generation bioscience accelerator said that the test is planned for commercial launch as a CE-IVD (in vitro diagnostic) certified product in the European Union by the first quarter of 2021.
"Applying 3a's proprietary enhanced RNA technology to PCR testing was a logical next step in our product development pipeline," said Dr Heinrich Jehle, who is managing director of 3a-Diagnostics.
"We are currently developing two saliva-based tests to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA. The RT-PCR test system is to be employed in a laboratory setting using minimal equipment with sample-to-results in less than 25 minutes."
Dr Jehle noted that the rapid test system is "a low cost, self-administered, disposable test" with sample-to-results in less than 15 minutes.
"Both systems are on track for European commercialization in Q1 2021," he added.
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