For SARS COV-2 virus detection
FrankD is a NAAT
(Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests)
NAAT’s are the WHO (World Health Organization) Gold Standard
for detecting the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
FrankD stands for
Fast
Reliable
Accurate
Nucleic based
Kit
Detection
Science summary
FRANKD is an RT-LAMP NAAT as recommended by the WHO to detect SARS-CoV-2:
- Patented enzyme used for direct virus detection
- Targets 1 gene with 6 primers
- 100% specific and 97% sensitive to SARS-CoV-2
- Does not require RNA purification, hence no need to use RNA isolation equipment
- Processing time of 30 minutes (excludes time for swabbing)
- Designed to reduce the chance of cross contamination
White Paper
The Science Behind FRANKD
FRANKD is a reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) test. FRANKD tests for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA directly from the sample.
A nasal or throat swab is used to sample viral material from a testee in the same way as standard RT-PCR testing.
FRANKD is a NAAT
The World Health Organisation recommends NAAT tests to detect SARS-CoV-2.
Patented Enzyme
FRANKD utilises a special patented polymerase enzyme for virus detection.
Sensitivity and Specificity
An independent clinical trial of FRANKD has shown Sensitivity of 97% and Specificity 100%.