System for Biological Threat Mitigation
The PBDi is a state-of-the-art portable biothreat agent detection platform designed to rapidly and sensitively identify biothreat agents on-site. It is specifically developed for use by non-scientific personnel, making it easy to operate even under extreme conditions or while wearing protective equipment.
Key Features:
- Universal detection for toxins, bacteria, and viruses, allowing direct identification of up to 6 agents in just 20 minutes.
- Employs sensitive electrochemical biochip technology based on multiplex ELISA for reliable and efficient detection.
- Offers a wide dynamic range for toxins, bacteria, and viruses, with detection sensitivity ranging from pg/ml for toxins to up to 10^3 CFU/ml for bacteria and 10^4 PFU/ml for viruses.
- Battery-operated system with a ruggedized tablet PC for portability and use in the hot zone.
- Requires minimum sample preparation and exhibits exceptional tolerance to variable sample matrices.
- Automated data processing and "Traffic Light" based displays for unambiguous interpretation of positive detection events.
The system features strong signal amplification, ensuring very sensitive biothreat agent detection within approximately 20 minutes. This is achieved through the high turnover of the enzymatic reaction and a redox cycling procedure, providing a second signal amplification.
