Scout
Scout is a company dedicated to providing reliable, fast, and accurate home health testing solutions using innovative, molecular chemistry-based technology similar to PCR. Their mission is to streamline health testing with portable systems that deliver results within 30 minutes, enabling early detection and confidence in health status. Backed by prominent institutions like the NIH, Johns Hopkins University, and Y Combinator, Scout aims to make health testing accessible, affordable, and efficient for individuals and organizations.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Scout
Santa Clara, California, United States, North America
Products
Portable molecular diagnostic hub
Reusable, USB‑C powered portable instrument that accepts single‑use assay components, provides thermal/control functions, LED status indicators, and connects to a mobile device via Bluetooth to run molecular assays at home or point‑of‑care.
Single‑use molecular test kits (nasal)
Single‑use assay kits containing nasal swab, assay tube, and reagent vial formulated for shelf stability and disposal without electronic waste; packaged for individual or bulk use.
Mobile companion application for test orchestration
iOS and Android application that guides users through sample collection, controls the diagnostic hub via Bluetooth, stores and exports results, provides notifications when tests complete, and supports account management and optional result reporting.
Portable molecular diagnostic hub
Reusable, USB‑C powered portable instrument that accepts single‑use assay components, provides thermal/control functions, LED status indicators, and connects to a mobile device via Bluetooth to run molecular assays at home or point‑of‑care.
Single‑use molecular test kits (nasal)
Single‑use assay kits containing nasal swab, assay tube, and reagent vial formulated for shelf stability and disposal without electronic waste; packaged for individual or bulk use.
Mobile companion application for test orchestration
iOS and Android application that guides users through sample collection, controls the diagnostic hub via Bluetooth, stores and exports results, provides notifications when tests complete, and supports account management and optional result reporting.
Services
Technical support and troubleshooting
Phone and email technical support with published knowledge base and troubleshooting steps for connectivity, LED error states, invalid/canceled tests, and device operation.
Cloud result storage and optional reporting
Encrypted cloud backup of test results with an opt‑in option to report results along with user name, email, and zip code to public health authorities.
Technical support and troubleshooting
Phone and email technical support with published knowledge base and troubleshooting steps for connectivity, LED error states, invalid/canceled tests, and device operation.
Cloud result storage and optional reporting
Encrypted cloud backup of test results with an opt‑in option to report results along with user name, email, and zip code to public health authorities.
Expertise Areas
- At‑home molecular diagnostics
- Point‑of‑care diagnostic system integration
- Clinical validation and trial performance evaluation
- Mobile health software and Bluetooth device integration
Key Technologies
- Nucleic acid amplification (molecular) assays
- Portable diagnostic hardware (embedded electronics, thermal control)
- Bluetooth Low Energy device connectivity
- USB‑C powered embedded devices