SDNA-1000 Saliva Collection Kit used to Track Viral Variants and Successfully Detect Omicron Including Mutations

PRESS RELEASE
Leslie Titus Bryant
December 13, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH—Spectrum Solutions, LLC today announced that COVID-19 RT-PCR saliva tests using the Spectrum SDNA-1000 for bio-sample collection will also successfully be able to detect the additional Omicron viral variant and its mutations. Initially identified in South Africa, this variant has swiftly spread into Europe and is now being detected in North America. The Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) currently contains approximately 30 different mutations.

Spectrum’s SDNA-1000 is the advanced saliva collection breakthrough innovation that not only introduced the world to the possibility of a more accurate, noninvasive, and safer viral testing solution but was also the first saliva collection device to be EUA authorized by the FDA for saliva-based PCR COVID-19 testing as well as direct-to-patient at-home testing applications that include unsupervised sample self-collection. The FDA validation of this all-in-one, patented sample collection, preservation, and transport system highlights the device’s ability to neutralize the live virus at ambient temperatures further mitigating downstream risks of exposure and spread.

“We have intently monitored mutations of the COVID-19 virus and assessed the authorized tests using our saliva collection system with the ability to detect them. According to the WHO, CDC & ECDC, ‘S-gene dropout’ can be used as a marker or signal for identifying the Omicron variant confirmed by sequencing,” said David Vu, Spectrum Solutions Vice President of Product Development. “The SDNA-1000 saliva collection device is so effective at preserving viral genetic material, it is specifically being used in testing assays commissioned by the CDC to track and identify these and previous viral variants.”

Many tests including those using raw saliva only look at a single viral transcript (N gene). Saliva testing using the EUA approved ThermoFisher TaqPath RT-PCR COVID-19 kit that includes the Spectrum SDNA-1000 for its saliva collection and sample preservation interrogates three viral transcripts (N, S, and ORF1a/b) adding to the superior performance, heightened sensitivity, and 99.98% test accuracy.

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SDNA-1000 Saliva Collection Kit used to Track Viral Variants and Successfully Detect Omicron Including Mutations

PRESS RELEASE
Leslie Titus Bryant
December 13, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH—Spectrum Solutions, LLC today announced that COVID-19 RT-PCR saliva tests using the Spectrum SDNA-1000 for bio-sample collection will also successfully be able to detect the additional Omicron viral variant and its mutations. Initially identified in South Africa, this variant has swiftly spread into Europe and is now being detected in North America. The Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) currently contains approximately 30 different mutations.

Spectrum’s SDNA-1000 is the advanced saliva collection breakthrough innovation that not only introduced the world to the possibility of a more accurate, noninvasive, and safer viral testing solution but was also the first saliva collection device to be EUA authorized by the FDA for saliva-based PCR COVID-19 testing as well as direct-to-patient at-home testing applications that include unsupervised sample self-collection. The FDA validation of this all-in-one, patented sample collection, preservation, and transport system highlights the device’s ability to neutralize the live virus at ambient temperatures further mitigating downstream risks of exposure and spread.

“We have intently monitored mutations of the COVID-19 virus and assessed the authorized tests using our saliva collection system with the ability to detect them. According to the WHO, CDC & ECDC, ‘S-gene dropout’ can be used as a marker or signal for identifying the Omicron variant confirmed by sequencing,” said David Vu, Spectrum Solutions Vice President of Product Development. “The SDNA-1000 saliva collection device is so effective at preserving viral genetic material, it is specifically being used in testing assays commissioned by the CDC to track and identify these and previous viral variants.”

Many tests including those using raw saliva only look at a single viral transcript (N gene). Saliva testing using the EUA approved ThermoFisher TaqPath RT-PCR COVID-19 kit that includes the Spectrum SDNA-1000 for its saliva collection and sample preservation interrogates three viral transcripts (N, S, and ORF1a/b) adding to the superior performance, heightened sensitivity, and 99.98% test accuracy.

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Bringing Baseball Back!

How you collect saliva makes a big difference

Increase workplace safety and build team confidence with simple and safe repeat testing programs supporting 100% accurate early detection and easy direct-to-user at-home options. Just ask the Major League Baseball. See how our saliva collection system is credited for bringing baseball back” and making Salt Lake “the league’s most important city”.

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Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Spectrum Solutions is dedicated to empowering complete wellness and bridging the gap between science and innovative healthcare solutions. Our stand-alone and fully integrated test-to-treat solutions support molecular diagnostics and DTC testing applications, advancing product development and accelerating go-to-market applications. Our single-source, end-to-end capabilities include a CAP/CLIA accredited molecular diagnostic laboratory, onsite compounding pharmacy, medical and non-medical product development, manufacturing, and fulfillment.

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Leslie Titus Bryant Spectrum Solutions SpokesmanSpectrum Corporate Spokesman
Leslie Titus Bryant
Head of Marketing & Brand
admin@spectrumsolution.com

Tim Rush Public Relations, Springboard 5Media Contact
Tim Rush, Springboard5
801-208-1100
tim.rush@springboard5.com

About Spectrum Solutions®

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Spectrum Solutions is dedicated to empowering complete wellness and bridging the gap between science and innovative healthcare solutions. Our stand-alone and fully integrated test-to-treat solutions support molecular diagnostics and DTC testing applications, advancing product development and accelerating go-to-market applications. Our single-source, end-to-end capabilities include a CAP/CLIA accredited molecular diagnostic laboratory, onsite compounding pharmacy, medical and non-medical product development, manufacturing, and fulfillment.

#partoftheSolution

Leslie Titus Bryant Spectrum Solutions SpokesmanSpectrum Corporate Spokesman
Leslie Titus Bryant
Head of Marketing & Brand
admin@spectrumsolution.com

Tim Rush Public Relations, Springboard 5Media Contact
Tim Rush, Springboard5
801-208-1100
tim.rush@springboard5.com

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