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The Only Innovative, Rapid, Point of Need Detection Indicator for Coronavirus
NowAwareTM will be widely affordable at under $20 per unit.
How It Works
NowAwareTM works by targeting enzymes that are crucial for virus reproduction. As soon as the virus invades the host and reproduces,
these COVID-19 enzymes are produced. These specific enzymes will always be present in an infected person.
Current PCR tests require virus samples to be processed by trained professionals using complex biological techniques. In contrast, our test uses simple but smart chemistry to catalyze a visible color change in the presence of COVID-19 in a single step.
Five Initial Target Identifiers
We are currently concentrating our efforts on these initial target identifiers
Coronavirus family (COVID-19, MERS, SARS, etc.) MRSA
Norovirus
C. Diff
Common Flu
Collection Method
PoND by NowAwareTM is a Superior Testing Technology:
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Reduces fears and anxiety
Used to monitor effectiveness of treatments and vaccines
Enhances self-quarantine. home isolation, and social distancing measures.
Target Enzyme
Normal Sample
Non-target Enzyme 1
Non-target Enzyme 2
AVAILABILITY:
Proceeding to request EUA from the FDA Scalable and easy to mass produce
Safe and easy-to-use packaging and instructions Made in the USA
Time (min.)
Sensitivity*
Specificity**
Accuracy
Cost
<10 <15
95% 90%
90% 94%
92.5% 92%
$20 $15
Coronavirus family
MRSA
Norovirus
<10
94%
92%
93%
$20
C. Diff
<15
96%
90%
93%
$20
*The higher the Sensitivity, the lower the False Negatives. **The higher the Specificity, the lower the False Positives.
Turnaround Time
Operation
Clinical Value
Fastest Results Consumer Ready
Pick up and use Anywhere, anytime Cost effective
AVAILABLE TESTS
Tongue Brush
PCR-based nucleic acid tests (CDC)
>5 hours
• Expensive equipment • Highly complex
• Poor accuracy
• Only 70% specificity
Gold Standard
Computed Tomography (CT) of chest
>5 hours
• Expensive equipment • Highly complex
• Poor accuracy
Late Detection Usage
Hologic Inc test Roche
>5 hours
• Expensive equipment • Highly complex
• Unknown accuracy
In Development
PoNDTM test
Minutes/Seconds No lab required
• No equipment • One step
• 90% accuracy
None
Usage in Clinics Home or Anywhere
$
Facility Requirement Lab required Lab required Lab required
• At home usage • Simple Sample • Highly accurate
Transport/Storage Cold-chain required Cold-chain required Cold-chain required
Relative Cost $$$$ $$$$ $$$$
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