Surveillance of Indoor Airborne Respiratory Pathogens and Preliminary Standard Development

I&T Solution Surveillance of Indoor Airborne Respiratory Pathogens and Preliminary Standard Development
(REF: S-1557)
Trial Project
Solution Feature
  • The proposed indoor pathogen monitoring system is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system can achieve multiplexing through air sampling and simultaneously detect more than 40 respiratory pathogens (including the SARS-CoV-2) in 1.5 hours.
  • Improve Operational Efficiency: truly all-in-one fully automatic diagnostic system from sample input, to insert cartridge, give commands and results. No complicated sample pre-handling required.
  • Reduce Traditional PCR testing cost: Low-cost per test at HKD500/test for 42 pathogens targets, hence around HKD 12 per target per test, compared with traditional PCR testing at HKD1,467 per test for 22 targets.
  • Achieve high sensitivity and specificity for PCR testing.
  • Suitable for different scenarios smart application.
Trial Application and Expected Outcome
  • Air sampling will be conducted by an air sampler and a disposable air sampling cartridge that can trap particles onto collection substrate.
  • PCR testing will be performed by a multiplex PCR machine and microfluidic cartridge of respiratory panel.
  • Innovative air sampling from air streams of different air handling units (AHUs) which includes making of connecting ducts from AHU inlet to air samplers.
  • Simulation experiment will be conducted to develop reference standard on level of individual airborne respiratory pathogen based on PCR testing and enhance OSH.
Info on I&T Solution Provider
Solution Provider:Hong Kong Baptist University
Address:Room 1301, 13/Floor Academic and Administration Building, 15 Baptist University Road, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Contact Person:Teresa Chung
Position:Assistant Project Manager
Tel:34118125
Email: teresachung@hkbu.edu.hk
Webpage: https://itpr.hkbu.edu.hk/

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