SnapDNA provides a rapid molecular diagnostic platform that delivers quantitative pathogen test results in one hour, significantly faster than traditional 3-7 day lab testing. This technology eliminates the need for cold storage while awaiting results, substantially increasing food company operating margins and streamlining the supply chain. The cloud-connected, lab-in-a-box system enables on-site analysis for viable cell detection across various food safety applications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Traditional molecular pathogen testing in the food industry requires several days for results, necessitating extensive cold storage of products and leading to significant operational inefficiencies. This delay hinders supply chain velocity and impacts the freshness and safety of food products.
Solution
SnapDNA offers a rapid molecular diagnostic platform that delivers pathogen test results within one hour, enabling on-site analysis and eliminating the need for product warehousing while awaiting results. The system provides quantitative, lab-quality data, allowing for precise identification of contamination levels and sources. By reducing testing turnaround time, SnapDNA significantly increases food company operating margins, streamlines supply chains, and supports the delivery of fresher, safer food. The platform's cloud-connected instruments also facilitate integrated chain-of-custody tracking and predictive analytics for risk identification.
Target Audience
The primary customers are food companies and food testing laboratories seeking to accelerate pathogen detection, reduce operational costs, and improve food safety protocols.
Features
- TrueRapid molecular testing providing results in approximately 60 minutes.
- Quantitative analysis to measure pathogen cell counts, aiding in contamination source identification and remediation efficacy.
- Detection of only live/viable cells, crucial for verifying the effectiveness of "kill steps" like cooking or sanitation.
- Ability to test for multiple pathogens simultaneously on a single cartridge.
- Low limit of detection, capable of identifying as few as 5 cells per sample.
- Near-zero false positive rates, ensuring reliable results.
- Self-contained "lab-in-a-box" system designed for ease of use in various environments with minimal technical expertise required.
- Cloud-connected instruments with integrated chain-of-custody tracking for enhanced data management and analytics.
- Cartridges planned for bacteria, yeasts, molds, viruses, allergens, and parasites.