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8 Apr 2022About LifePad :
Just put the sample (with collected saliva, and nasopharyngeal swab fluid) in the cartridge and set it in the device.
Press START button and wait 55 minutes. Anyone can perform the viral test at LifePad.
Press START button and wait 55 minutes. Anyone can perform the viral test at LifePad.
| Description | Principle | Isothermal DNA amplification (Smart Amp) |
|---|---|---|
| Reaction temperature | 67℃ (nucleic acid amplification) | |
| Method of detection | fluorescence detection (Eprimer™), excitation 500 nm/detection 520 nm | |
| Power adapter | input: 20 V DC, max 4.8 A | |
| Power unit | PD 1.0/2.0/3.0, USB power delivery C cable | |
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery, 3,000 mAh, 8.4 V | |
| Startup time | 1min | |
| Operation | PC (WINDOWS 10), smartphone (Android) | |
| Connection | USB2.0 (connecting to PC) | |
| Operating conditions, temperature | +15~+35ºC, 30~85% RH (non condensing) | |
| Storage conditions, temperature | -20~+40ºC, 30~85% RH (non condensing) | |
| Transportation conditions, temperature | -40~+65ºC, 10~90% RH (non condensing) | |
| Size WDH (body) | 130 x 50 x 110 mm | |
| Size WDH (cartridge) | 60 x 13 x 100 mm | |
| Weight | 575 g |
※In Japan our product is intended for research purposes.
The product has not been approved or certified as an in vitro diagnostic drug based on the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act.
The product has not been approved or certified as an in vitro diagnostic drug based on the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act.
●Report of results:
LifePad was used in a trial at some medical facilities, nursing homes, sports organizations and business enterprises. In medical facilities, in cases when antigen tests were performed before and the results were negative, testing on LifePad detected covid-19 which confirms the high sensitivity of the device.
«It looks simple, but it has solid internal control and after using some time we can say that negative results can be are clearly diagnosed, this system is very excellent” LifePad was appreciated by doctor. According to questionnaire and measurement results, the device is simple-to-use and any staff at medical facilities or nursing homes, even staff at a business enterprise may simply perform testing even with no experience and skills
However, some cases with internal control negative and false-positive occurred. In order to improve these defects, it is necessary to change the construction inside the cartridge and device body. We are working now on improving the cartridge and going to continue development for the start of sales.
«It looks simple, but it has solid internal control and after using some time we can say that negative results can be are clearly diagnosed, this system is very excellent” LifePad was appreciated by doctor. According to questionnaire and measurement results, the device is simple-to-use and any staff at medical facilities or nursing homes, even staff at a business enterprise may simply perform testing even with no experience and skills
However, some cases with internal control negative and false-positive occurred. In order to improve these defects, it is necessary to change the construction inside the cartridge and device body. We are working now on improving the cartridge and going to continue development for the start of sales.
●Contact us about LifePad here:
Kabushiki Kaisha DNAFORM LifePad support center
Ask Sanshin Building 3F, 2-6-29, Tsurumi-Chuo, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi,Kanagawa-ken, Japan,Postal code:230-0051
FAX: 045-510-0608
E-mail：lifepad@dnaform.jp
Ask Sanshin Building 3F, 2-6-29, Tsurumi-Chuo, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi,Kanagawa-ken, Japan,Postal code:230-0051
FAX: 045-510-0608
E-mail：lifepad@dnaform.jp
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File「LifePad（for research purposes）results of social implementation 」
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