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Anthrax
Handheld sensor offers anthrax detection capabilities for first responders
June 26th, 2004
QTL Biosystems, LLC, announced a handheld sensor to detect anthrax, ricin, and other potential bioterrorism pathogens, for use by first responders, hospital triage personnel, Haz Mat personnel and military users. The Handheld system requires minimal technical expertise for operation and users can be trained in under an hour to detect and identify multiple agents. "QTL has developed an instrument that combines excellent sensitivity with ease of use," said Alan Heeger, a member of QTL's scientific advisory board, and 2000 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry. Tests can be performed in 10 minutes or less and the self-contained cartridges...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2004-06-26)
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