CrossLife Tech’s IsoTARA COVID-19 Colorimetric Assay has been developed and submitted for EUA approval

June 2020 |

In response to the global outbreak of COVID-19, CrossLife Technologies has developed the IsoTARA^TM COVID-19 Colorimetric Assay to perform near point-of-care where sample extraction is not necessary. The IsoTARA amplification processes with colorimetric detection of RNA from the SARS-CoV-2 through nasopharyngeal swabs, sputum, and oropharyngeal (throat) swabs from patients with signs and symptoms of infection who are suspected of having COVID-19. CrossLife Tech has submitted the FDA Emergency Use Authorization and is waiting for the approval.

Benefits of the IsoTARA^TM COVID-19 Colorimetric Assay

1. Overcoming the bottleneck to widespread testing of COVID-19.
2. Expensive instrument-free, only requires small potable heat block for more distributable testing.
3. Direct testing without a separate RNA sample extraction or preparation.
4. Improved target collection, concentration and/or recovery resulting in improved sensitivity.
5. Faster diagnosis/treatment, improved disease containment.