Hand-held device for easy and affordable point of care or at home molecular testing
The My Real Time Analyzer, or MYRTA™, is a hand-held molecular testing solution that brings true PCR or any isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology into the hands of users for at-home or point of care testing. It features single button operation, simple LED notification for runs and results, and can connect to a computer through a standard USB port. Each smart test kit includes touch-free RFID technology to automatically send the proper testing protocol to your MYRTA™ device ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
The MYRTA™ device combines the benefits of a high or moderate complexity real-time PCR based laboratory instrument with the workflow of a waived or OTC test allowing anyone at home or at a clinic to easily run a complex molecular diagnostic test with confidence.
The MYRTA is disruptive
- Battery or wall powered
- Small, hand-held real-time PCR device that can use either battery or wall power
- Runs PCR or any amplification method that uses fluorescence detection
- Quantitative – it gives Ct values just like the expensive real-time PCR machines found in labs
- No purification of DNA or RNA required – sample goes in collection tube, then directly into PCR
- No cartridges. No pipetting steps
- No limitation of sample types (blood, saliva, swabs, tissue)
- Workflow – similar to antigen tests - whatever the sample type
- Tests developed quickly – respiratory, STDs, genetic, viral, bacterial, mutations
- Test kits stored and shipped at room temperature
- Several tests available and ready to be commercialized