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