Biotek M Dengue Kit

BIOTEK M DENGUE KIT

Field / Industry: Diagnostics

Patent Number / Registration Number: 2-2012-000718/2-2015-000236

Status of Application: Granted

UM Title: Detection of Pathogens

Brief Description / Features of the Technology:

This diagnostic kit is a confirmatory test for diagnosis of dengue infection in the first 0-5 days of illness, and results would be known in an hour or less. Designed to be used in hospitals or clinics with lab facilities, using Biotek M would mean less admissions for dengue-suspected cases, therefore saving resources for both hospital and patients. This test is as efficient but is less costly than the currently available PCR technology used in dengue detection.

Problem Addressed:

Detection of dengue

Advantages:

Lower cost compared to other commercial dengue detection

Market Potential:

This product is already being commercialized through a spin off companyon tests, with results known in an hour or less.

Inventors:

Raul Destura

Joy Ann G. Petronio

Carmencita C. Padilla

Ricky B. Vinarao

Kristine Marie G. Flores

Jesus Emmanuel A.D. Savilleja

Harie Keanne C. Eganchua