Surrey students and staff trial 20-minute Covid test
A new 20-minute Covid test developed by three UK universities is being trialled by students and staff at Surrey University.
Virus Hunter 6 (VH6) is a joint effort of Brunel, Lancaster and Surrey universities, created in collaboration with commercial partner Vidiia Ltd. Claimed to be 99 per cent accurate in lab trials, the device can test up to six samples simultaneously and uses LAMP (loop-mediated isothermal amplification).
This method employs a single-tube technique that amplifies the nucleic acid of the virus using nasal and oral swab samples and is said to be quicker and easier to perform than PCR technology.
According to Surrey University, a unique buffer used in the device reduces processing time, makes handling samples safer and removes the need to send samples to a laboratory. VH6 uses a mixture of swab samples, image processors and AI, all shared with a mobile app, which reduces testing times and possible errors with result interpretation.
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A fascinating piece and nice to see a broad discussion beyond GenAI and the hype bandwagon. AI (all flavours) like many things invented or used by...