Multi-modal COVID-19 testing approach to prevent exposures and isolate outbreaks

  • Rapid RT-PCR: The gold standard in testing for viruses, including SARS-CoV-2
  • Rapid Antigen: Quick and inexpensive for more frequent screenings to stop exposures
  • Rapid Antibody: Differentiates between short-term and long-term antibodies post-infection

Rapid RT-PCR

Highlights:

  • State-of-the-art mobile laboratory (Hyris bCUBE)
  • 2-hour turnaround per batch
  • 6 tests per batch (higher capacity possible with purchase of additional bCUBEs)
  • Compact equipment ready for travel
  • Satisfies international travel testing requirements
  • SARS-CoV-2 and influenza testing capability
  • Gold standard for preventing viral infections
  • The same test performed in hospitals and public health centers

Indications:

  • Regular/staggered interval testing for all touring talent and crew
  • International pre-travel testing
  • Confirmatory testing for positive antigen results

Test used:

bKIT Virus Finder COVID-19 and bCUBE 2.0 from Hyris Global Diagnostics

Rapid Antigen

Highlights:

  • 15-minute turnaround
  • Unlimited tests per batch
  • Simple, inexpensive
  • Completely mobile, compact for travel

Indications:

  • Spot testing symptomatic touring crew and talent
  • Day-of testing for venue staff, runners and day labor
  • Day-of testing for guest list, meet & greet, VIPs, etc.

Test used:

Varies based on availability. Tests utilized with past and current clients:

  • AccessBio – CareStart COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test (10min)
  • Abbott – PanBio™ COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test Device (15min)
  • Quidel – QuickVue SARS Antigen Test (10min)

Rapid Antibody

Highlights:

  • 15-minute turnaround
  • Unlimited tests per batch
  • Completely mobile, compact for travel
  • Will differentiate between recent exposure and long-term immunity (lgM/lgG)

Indications:

  • Testing for immunity status in the event of positive RT-PCR or antigen screen (avoid delays due to false positives)
  • Check for conversion to long-term immunity after infection with SARS-CoV-2
  • NOT DIAGNOSTIC

Test used:

COVID-19 lgG/lgM Test from BTNX Inc.*

* Subject to change depending on availability