20/20 BioResponse
Provider of a field-deployable powder screening test kit used by first responders to rapidly screen suspicious powders for potential biological agents. Produces self-contained, single-use screening kits that use a protein-detection assay combined with a pH test to provide visual results in minutes. The product has been independently evaluated by national laboratories, holds issued patents, and has received a DHS SAFETY Act designation.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
20/20 BioResponse
15810 Gaither Drive, Suite 235, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 USA
Products
Field powder screening test kit (protein + pH colorimetric assay)
A self-contained, single-use kit that screens powder samples for the presence of protein and characterizes pH to provide a rapid initial assessment of potential biological agents with a visual color change readout.
Field powder screening test kit (protein + pH colorimetric assay)
A self-contained, single-use kit that screens powder samples for the presence of protein and characterizes pH to provide a rapid initial assessment of potential biological agents with a visual color change readout.
Services
Provision of evaluation kits to first responder organizations for field testing and assessment.
On-site or conference demonstrations and training resources for correct field use of the screening kit.
Program to enroll resellers and distribution partners for wider geographic reach.
Provision of evaluation kits to first responder organizations for field testing and assessment.
On-site or conference demonstrations and training resources for correct field use of the screening kit.
Program to enroll resellers and distribution partners for wider geographic reach.
Expertise Areas
- Field biological threat screening
- Rapid colorimetric assay development
- First responder diagnostics and operational support
- Assay validation and external evaluation
Key Technologies
- Colorimetric protein detection assays
- pH indicator assays for sample characterization
- Swab-based sample collection
- Single-use field screening kit format
News & Updates
Summary of an evaluation by the US Army ECBC (Journal of Hazardous Materials) that rated the powder screening assay highly for identifying select biological threats and differentiating hoax powders.
Announcement of a global distribution agreement to distribute the field screening kits through an established detection systems company.
Report that a national laboratory evaluated the screening kit and used it in HazMat demonstrations of suspicious powder testing.
Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the powder screening test kit.
Issued U.S. patents covering the assay chemistry and the testing methodology used in the powder screening kit.
Additional U.S. patent issued covering broader claims on chemistries and methodology used in the kit.
Summary of an evaluation by the US Army ECBC (Journal of Hazardous Materials) that rated the powder screening assay highly for identifying select biological threats and differentiating hoax powders.
Announcement of a global distribution agreement to distribute the field screening kits through an established detection systems company.
Report that a national laboratory evaluated the screening kit and used it in HazMat demonstrations of suspicious powder testing.
Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the powder screening test kit.
Issued U.S. patents covering the assay chemistry and the testing methodology used in the powder screening kit.
Additional U.S. patent issued covering broader claims on chemistries and methodology used in the kit.