Salvus, part of the CJB companies, introduced Salvus detection technology that features handheld detection in minutes with extreme specificity and at parts per trillion accuracy in many applications. The platform is proven to detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, with sensitivity and specificity comparable to molecular tests, as well as dozens of other potentially dangerous pathogens and chemical contaminants.
The Salvus detection system consists of a lightweight, handheld analyzer and a disposable cartridge – both patents pending – that is adaptable to many point-of-care and on-site uses ranging from airports and health care facilities to farm fields, tanks, and animal enclosures. Individual cartridges can be developed and manufactured for simultaneous detection of multiple contaminants, chemical or biological, providing fast and precise results.
Clinton Beeland, President and CEO, Salvus and CJB, said: “We are excited to make Salvus detection technology available for a variety of industries. We named the company Salvus, which is the Latin word for safe because it is our goal that, through this innovative technology, we can support and enhance the safety of people, animals, and the environment.”
Beeland added: “Through years of research and testing, Salvus detection technology has demonstrated fast, effective, and safe detection capabilities across numerous applications. We are excited about the game-changing detection capabilities we are bringing to life.”
The underlying technology leading to the Salvus detection device came out of sponsored research conducted originally at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) while exploring ways to improve pathogen and contaminant detection throughout the food and agriculture industries. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic stimulated further research into diagnostics to address specific human health needs during this crisis and beyond.
Doug Britton, Principal Research Engineer, and Manager of the Agricultural Technology Research Program, GTRI, said: “We are pleased Salvus has taken this technology and developed a device that has the potential to be of benefit in so many different applications.”
Beeland added: “Currently, we are seeking organizations in our initial areas of focus including human and animal health, production agriculture, water quality management, and chemical storage and transportation, who would be interested in learning more about the potential benefits of this technology for their industries and customers.”
