High specificity test media for chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs)

我们开发了独特的、高度特异性的检测方法，用于检测化学战剂（CWA）和有毒工业化学品（TIC）。他们的强项是：（1）不显示假阳性;（2）高度敏感;（3）对挥发性/非挥发性CWA有效;（4）便宜;（5）不需要电源;（6）在敏感基底（例如皮肤、衣服、电子器件）上非破坏性地工作;以及（7）需要最少的培训。我们将与GE Healthcare合作开发一种简单、集成的拭子和试纸试剂盒，为CWA的快速、现场检测提供一种确定、经济高效的方法。该系统将适用于民用和军用最终用户。

We have developed unique, highly-specific tests for the detection of chemical warfare agents(CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs). Their strengths are they: (1) display no false positives; (2) are highly sensitive; (3) are effective for volatile/ non-volatile CWAs; (4) are inexpensive; (5) require no power source; (6) work non-destructively on sensitive substrates (e.g. skin, clothing, electronics); and (7) require minimal training. We will collaborate with GE Healthcare to develop a simple, integrated swab and test-paper kits to provide a definitive, cost-effective means for the rapid, on-site detection of CWAs. The system will be suitable for civilian and military end-users.