Aptitude Medical Systems provides diagnostic testing solutions that deliver lab-quality results through advanced analytical techniques. The company addresses the need for accurate and reliable diagnostics in healthcare, enabling better patient outcomes and informed clinical decisions.
Funding
$10M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional lab-based PCR testing requires specialized equipment and trained personnel, limiting accessibility and turnaround time, especially in point-of-care settings and at home. Existing rapid antigen tests offer faster results but often lack the sensitivity and specificity of PCR, potentially leading to inaccurate diagnoses.
Solution
Aptitude Medical Systems offers the Metrix platform, a molecular diagnostic solution that delivers lab-quality PCR results in minutes, outside of traditional laboratory settings. The system combines the accuracy of PCR with the speed and ease-of-use of rapid antigen tests, enabling testing at urgent care centers, physician offices, hospitals, and even at home. The Metrix platform utilizes saliva or swab samples and provides results without the need for physician supervision. This allows for faster diagnosis and treatment decisions, improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden on centralized labs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes urgent care centers, physician offices, hospitals, and individuals seeking convenient and accurate diagnostic testing outside of traditional laboratory settings.
Features
- Rapid PCR-quality molecular diagnostics at the point of care
- Simple workflow enabling use by non-laboratory personnel
- Compatibility with saliva and swab samples
- Metrix COVID-19 Test and Metrix COVID/Flu Test authorized by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)
- Reader device for automated test processing and result interpretation
- Tests available for purchase by healthcare providers