LOVELAND Hach Co. has begun rolling out a rapid test to measure the presence of the COVID-19 virus in a wastewater stream.
In a statement, the Loveland-based water-testing firm said it partnered with Canadian biologics tester LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. to develop a test that can provide results based on samples pulled from a wastewater stream in as little as 90 minutes rather than wait for an outside lab to measure viral load.
“This non-invasive testing method is a game-changer for effectively managing the pandemic, and this partnership between our two organizations makes this surveillance tool more accessible to communities everywhere,” LuminUltra CEO Pat Whalen said in a statement.
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LOVELAND, Colo., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Hach® (www.hach.com), a global leader in water analysis and LuminUltra (luminultra.com), a global leader in biological diagnostic testing, have partnered to offer the world s first rapid, on-site testing solution for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. The partnership is a direct response to consumer and community need for same-day test results and accessible, cost-efficient solutions.
LuminUltra Logo Hach s mission is to ensure water quality for people around the world. When the pandemic hit, Hach immediately looked to see if there was a way that we could help fight the spread. Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) was the logical area for us to contribute, says James Harbridge, Business Development Manager for Hach. This partnership with LuminUltra enabled us to quickly bring a product to market with the potential to help slow virus spread.
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Universal PropTech Inc. Announces Agreement with LuminUltra Technologies to Provide SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Surface Testing
UPI or the
Company ) is pleased to announce that is has entered into an agreement on February 5, 2021 with LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. (
LuminUltra ) to deploy their GeneCount Rapid SARS-CoV-2 surface testing solution for UPI s current and past customers which total over 2,000 facilities including certain aviation assets in Canada today. The Agreement provides UPI the ability to provide testing services employing LuminUltra s GeneCount® qPCR tests as a service.
Chris Hazelton, President and CEO of UPI commented:
We are very excited to bring LuminUltra s
highly reputable SARS-CoV-2 surface testing solution to our customer base in Canada to ensure workplaces are sanitary and safe, Mr. Hazelton continued: