RE: For the hard of understanding ...2 Feb 2020 16:25
Seems to me that Headancers posts are spot on - the link & extract below seems to answer a lot of questions being discussed here today -
http://novacyt.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Launch-of-novel-coronavirus-test-ENGLISH.pdf
"The test has been designed to run on multiple molecular testing platforms, including
Primerdesign’s own genesig® q16 and q32 instrument, and therefore can be used in large and
small laboratories as well as remotely where necessary. The test can generate a result in less
than two hours meaning that all samples can be screened quickly which could help stop the
unnecessary spread of this virus. "
It would appear that use of the 'test' requires the Primerdesign’s own genesig® q16 and q32 instrument - I'd assume that's got to be sold anywhere they want to use the test, plus further down page 'About Novacyt Group' it clearly states "The Novacyt Group is an international diagnostics business generating an increasing portfolio of in vitro and molecular diagnostic tests. Its core strengths lie in diagnostics product development, commercialisation, contract design and manufacturing. The Company's lead business units comprise of Primerdesign and Lab21 Products, supplying an extensive range of high-quality assays and reagents worldwide. The Group directly serves microbiology, haematology and serology markets as do its global partners, which include major corporates."
So they've developed the 'test', supply the equipment to use it and it looks to me that they have the means via global partners to get it all out there. They have 'Global Partners' so I don't see this as being something that will be limited by the size of Novacyt.
I've got no idea what other alternatives are out there but I'd imagine Novacyt has been pulling out all stops to make the most of their advantage which is a 2019 specific test that has got to be a whole lot better than weeks in quarantine plus the fact that many undeveloped countries/areas don't have the medical infrastructure to carry out mass testing.
The Chinese are now everywhere globally in developing countries -
Will Novacyt have a major part to play in coronavirus (2019-nCoV) ?
Will the next RNS be Monday?
I'm hoping for a Yes to both