We develop a reusable, noninvasive malaria diagnostic device that eliminates the need for blood samples and consumables. The system offers zero incremental cost per test, requires no thermally unstable reagents, and has no expiry date, enabling fast, affordable screening in malaria‑endemic regions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Malaria diagnosis currently relies on blood draws and thermally unstable reagents, creating logistical challenges, higher costs, and limited access in remote endemic regions.
Solution
Perennial Diagnostics has engineered a reusable, noninvasive malaria diagnostic device that detects infection without drawing blood or using consumable reagents. The system leverages magnetic micro‑rotor technology to sense malaria pigment crystals directly from the patient, providing rapid results. Because the device is reusable and contains no per‑test consumables, the incremental cost of each test is effectively zero. Its design eliminates the need for cold‑chain storage and avoids reagent expiry, enabling decentralized screening in low‑resource settings.
Target Audience
Primary customers are public health agencies, NGOs, and healthcare providers operating in malaria‑endemic regions that need low‑cost, scalable screening tools.
Features
- Noninvasive detection method that requires no blood sample
- Fully reusable hardware with zero incremental cost per test
- Consumable‑free operation, removing supply‑chain dependencies
- No reliance on thermally unstable reagents; device has no expiry date
- Magnetic micro‑rotor sensing technology for high‑sensitivity malaria pigment detection
- Portable form factor suitable for field deployment in remote areas