Lateral flow immunoassay test reader and method of use

This is a device designed to read rapid diagnostic tests, specifically those for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. It works by having a tray that holds the test strip, and this tray includes a built-in calibration pattern. Before reading the actual test, the device reads this pattern to adjust its internal optics and electronics, ensuring consistent and accurate results, which can then be sent wirelessly to a smartphone.

Why it matters: Filed during the initial COVID-19 pandemic, the immediate need was for rapid deployment. By 2026, the focus has shifted to long-term disease management, where the reader's built-in calibration and wireless data transmission offer consistent, reliable monitoring for SARS-CoV-2 or other endemic viruses.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: Moderatecustom tray, optics, electronics, wireless module

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