Seqstant provides real-time genetic diagnostics through its LiveGene platform, utilizing a patented sequencing adapter and a cloud-based data uploader to analyze pathogens from clinical samples within four hours. This technology enables healthcare providers to obtain sensitive and specific diagnostic results without the need for extensive bioinformatics infrastructure, improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Funding
$1.9M 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.
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Problem
Traditional pathogen diagnostics often require extensive bioinformatics infrastructure and expertise, leading to delays and increased costs for clinical laboratories. The complexity of analyzing metagenomic data can hinder timely and accurate identification of pathogens, impacting patient care and operational efficiency.
Solution
Seqstant's LiveGene platform offers real-time metagenomic diagnostics, streamlining pathogen analysis directly from clinical samples. Utilizing a patented sequencing adapter and a user-friendly data uploader, LiveGene enables comprehensive analysis of pathogens, resistance genes, and quality control metrics within approximately four hours. The platform eliminates the need for in-house bioinformatics infrastructure by providing an end-to-end service, from data upload to intuitive results visualization and integration. LiveGene empowers healthcare providers with sensitive and specific diagnostic results, facilitating faster and more informed treatment decisions.
Target Audience
Seqstant's primary customers include hospitals, physicians, and lab service providers seeking rapid, accurate, and user-friendly metagenomic diagnostic solutions.
Features
- Patented LiveGene sequencing adapter for real-time analysis of clinical samples
- User-friendly LiveGene Data Uploader for secure and anonymized data transfer to the cloud
- LiveGene algorithm for real-time identification of pathogens, resistance genes, and quality metrics
- LiveGene Analysis Portal for intuitive visualization, download, and integration of results
- Support for all common Illumina raw data formats
- Semi-quantitative evaluation of pathogen distribution
- Automated data transfer to Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
- CE-certified for routine pathogen diagnostics