RE: BAMS S&S10 Aug 2020 14:18
@yorkshirepragma I think that with the potential news of exceptional S&S numbers and a highly likely result from the POC LFD in less than 10 minutes and possibly in less than 5 minutes we can expect it to make global news! To this point, the only truly accurate test has been a PCR type test, Antigen tests have so far been a second best option. With the Avacta test, we can expect every reason for simple rapid tests to be come the only way to test. The likely publicity I am sure will be covered by media around the world. We are all expecting less than 10 minutes, but if the production test breaks 5 minutes then no company will get close. The Affimer technology using the specific target Affimers which will be like iron fillings attracted to a magnet. So I expect the result to be very quick indeed. I am sure that is why Alastair Smith said they are very pleased with the results from the pilot test and they await the first production LFD tests to see how close the match is to the pilot. If it is as good they will have a product that will change Covid-19 testing for a long time to come.
Following this it makes me wonder what other test devices and viruses will Avacta target in the future, there are many other viruses which could use the same technology using Affimers and the opportunity to grow this market far beyond Covid-19.
Of course right now with the best on the planet results every LFD manufacturer will want to be working with Avacta to deliver tests to there own markets and global sales may well be much greater than anyone could imagine. the numbers of cases in the US, Brazil and India are growing so quickly but the rest of the world needs testing too and safety on the planet is determined by a simple test and we are looking like we will be right on the top of every governments wish list to have tests let alone the private sector which will be targeted via MEDUSA19.
Add the BAMs lab testing which is likely to discover mutations as the virus changes, which will allow Avacta to modify the LFD if the Affimer attraction needs changing and Avacta will stay ahead.
Then bring in the Virus neutralising technology with are partnership with Daewoong and you have a full Covid-19 tool back to detect and fight the virus from a small but soon to be known globally British Biotech company.
Cheers, Rich