SSAMI Bio-Threat Detection

The SSAMI Bio-Threat Detection provides rapid testing for ‘white powder’ incidents. Using an integrated sponge, the device is used to directly sample powders, surfaces, or liquids. Six immunoassay strips are run simultaneously from the sample giving results for six biothreat agents in just 15 minutes.  A  second sample is retained in the device, which can be used for follow-on testing.

The SSAMI Bio-Threat Detection simultaneously tests for the following biological threats:

• Bacillus anthracis spores
• Yersinia pestis
• Francisella tularensis
• Botulinum toxin A (BOT A)
• Staph Enterotoxin B (SEB)
• Ricin

Features:

• Results in 15 minutes
• Easy to use in full MOPP/PPE
• No power requirements
• Samples surfaces, solids, and liquids
• Facilitates chain of evidence

Testing Made Simple:

The surface sampling device (SSD) is coupled with a Lateral Flow Strip Test Assembly Container (LF-STAC). The SSD is standard to all contaminated surface sampling and can be used to sample biological agents, chemical agents, explosives, narcotics, and other pathogens. It comprises a pre-moistened sponge that is used to collect the sample. Once returned to the housing, the sample is safely contained and allows ‘no contamination’ transfer of at least 1.8 ml sample to be injected into the LF-STAC. The LF-STAC, containing up to 12 threat detectors, will then analyze and display the results. A second sample is retained in the SSD, which can be used for confirmatory testing in a second LF-STAC, retained for further laboratory analysis, or safely stored as evidence.  The LF-STAC can be configured to customer requirements.