FireLAMP-HPVTM
FireLAMP-HPVTM
A point of care assay for low resource environments to prevent cervical cancer deaths

 

  • Exploits FireLAMP technologies
  • Supported by an India-US binational development grant
  • Identifies both high risk and low risk viruses




FireLAMP-HPV

Performance

  • Samples: Cervical swabs, urine
  • Targets: Serotypes 16 18 31 33 35 39 45 51 52 56 58 59 66 68
  • Targets L1 region and/or E6/E7 region
  • Internal control. Human beta globulin
  • Sensitivity: < 50 copies per sample
  • Signal generation: < 30 minutes
  • Instruments: Most RT-PCR instruments

Commercial

  • Anticipated use in rural India, other low resource environments
  • Firebird ships components worldwide for local assembly
  • Enzymes can be sourced locally or from Firebird
  • Partnership with Genepath in India
  • Partner in Sichuan Provide, China

Technology & Publications


Yaren et al. (2021) Isothermal Amplification of Oligonucleotides. US Patent 10920267

Related Products

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