Rob Field of Iceni Diagnostics, Norwich.
- Credit: Si Barber
The Norwich-based producer of a rapid coronavirus test is in talks about it being used at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
Iceni Diagnostics, based at Norwich Research Park, has come up with a test which it says can show, in just 15 minutes, if somebody has Covid-19.
Making Covid-19 tests at Iceni Diagnostics. Picture: Si Barber
- Credit: Si Barber
But, in the meantime, through the Norwich Research Park s links with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, discussions are under way about testing out the effectiveness of the tests at the Colney hospital.
Iceni Diagnostics
Iceni Diagnostics developed a point-of-care test that is capable of detecting coronavirus within 15 minutes from a non-invasive sample. The test has the potential to transform disease management of the pandemic as it can be performed in any field-based situation by non-skilled operators.
Chairman Dr Berwyn Clarke said: “We are genuinely delighted and honoured to win this award alongside the other exceptional companies who were finalists in this category. We would like to thank everyone who voted for us, the judges who made the process hugely enjoyable and, most importantly, all the staff and service providers who have helped the company to progress to where it is today.
Rob Field of Iceni Diagnostics, Norwich.
- Credit: Si Barber
The Norwich-based producer of a rapid result coronavirus test has secured £2m in investment to continue its work.
Iceni Diagnostics, which is producing a test which can determine if somebody has Covid-19 within 15 minutes, has received commitments from 35 different investors, which will pump £2m into its coffers in 2021.
The investment means the company, which is based at the Norwich Research Park, will be able to play a central role in the fight against Covid-19 on both sides of the Atlantic.
And the boost comes as it awaits imminent results from its latest trials.