Hemex Health

About Hemex Health

Hemex Health develops the Gazelle® diagnostic device, a portable platform that utilizes cellulose acetate electrophoresis for the rapid detection of hemoglobin disorders such as sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. This device enables front-line healthcare workers to provide accurate and affordable testing in remote settings, facilitating timely medical treatment for at-risk populations.

```xml <problem> Millions worldwide are at risk of inheriting hemoglobin disorders like sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia, but access to rapid, accurate diagnostic testing at the point of care remains limited, especially in resource-constrained settings. Delayed diagnosis contributes to preventable child deaths and hinders timely medical intervention. </problem> <solution> Hemex Health's Gazelle® is a portable, point-of-care diagnostic platform that enables rapid and affordable detection of hemoglobin disorders. Utilizing a miniaturized version of cellulose acetate electrophoresis, the Gazelle® Hb Variant test identifies hemoglobin disorders in just 8 minutes, displaying hemoglobin percentages by type. Designed for use by front-line healthcare workers with minimal training, the device facilitates accurate testing in remote and challenging environments, empowering timely treatment for at-risk populations. The Gazelle® platform also supports the Gazelle™ Ferritin Test, an easy-to-use assay for measuring ferritin levels using whole blood, serum, or plasma. </solution> <features> - Portable, battery-powered design for point-of-care testing in any environment - Miniaturized cellulose acetate electrophoresis technology for rapid hemoglobin analysis - Results displayed in 8 minutes, including hemoglobin percentages by type - Minimal training required for test administration - Data storage locally or transmission to the Cloud for patient and disease tracking - Gazelle™ Ferritin Test for measuring ferritin levels using whole blood, serum, or plasma (coming soon) </features> <target_audience> The primary target audience includes front-line healthcare workers and providers in remote or resource-limited settings who need rapid, accurate, and affordable diagnostic tools for hemoglobin disorders and ferritin levels. </target_audience> ```

What does Hemex Health do?

Hemex Health develops the Gazelle® diagnostic device, a portable platform that utilizes cellulose acetate electrophoresis for the rapid detection of hemoglobin disorders such as sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. This device enables front-line healthcare workers to provide accurate and affordable testing in remote settings, facilitating timely medical treatment for at-risk populations.

When was Hemex Health founded?

Hemex Health was founded in 2016.

How much funding has Hemex Health raised?

Hemex Health has raised 12100000.

Founded
2016
Funding
12100000
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Executive Summary

Hemex Health develops the Gazelle® diagnostic device, a portable platform that utilizes cellulose acetate electrophoresis for the rapid detection of hemoglobin disorders such as sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. This device enables front-line healthcare workers to provide accurate and affordable testing in remote settings, facilitating timely medical treatment for at-risk populations.

Funding

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Estimated Funding

$10M+

Team

No team information available.

Company Description

Problem

Millions worldwide are at risk of inheriting hemoglobin disorders like sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia, but access to rapid, accurate diagnostic testing at the point of care remains limited, especially in resource-constrained settings. Delayed diagnosis contributes to preventable child deaths and hinders timely medical intervention.

Solution

Hemex Health's Gazelle® is a portable, point-of-care diagnostic platform that enables rapid and affordable detection of hemoglobin disorders. Utilizing a miniaturized version of cellulose acetate electrophoresis, the Gazelle® Hb Variant test identifies hemoglobin disorders in just 8 minutes, displaying hemoglobin percentages by type. Designed for use by front-line healthcare workers with minimal training, the device facilitates accurate testing in remote and challenging environments, empowering timely treatment for at-risk populations. The Gazelle® platform also supports the Gazelle™ Ferritin Test, an easy-to-use assay for measuring ferritin levels using whole blood, serum, or plasma.

Features

Portable, battery-powered design for point-of-care testing in any environment

Miniaturized cellulose acetate electrophoresis technology for rapid hemoglobin analysis

Results displayed in 8 minutes, including hemoglobin percentages by type

Minimal training required for test administration

Data storage locally or transmission to the Cloud for patient and disease tracking

Gazelle™ Ferritin Test for measuring ferritin levels using whole blood, serum, or plasma (coming soon)

Target Audience

The primary target audience includes front-line healthcare workers and providers in remote or resource-limited settings who need rapid, accurate, and affordable diagnostic tools for hemoglobin disorders and ferritin levels.

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