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Frisco Startup Lands First U.S. Authorization for COVID-19 Breathalyzer Test

The InspectIR test uses a technique that can rapidly identify organic compounds associated with the virus. According to results from a study of about 2,400 people, the InspectIR breathalyzer correctly identified 91.2% positive samples of COVID-19 and 99.3% of negative samples. That means that the tests are more effective than the rapid antigen tests available for free through the government, but slightly lower than the nearly 100% effectiveness of current PCR tests. However, it is less invasive than the procedures for both.

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 This Breath Test Can Detect Whether You Have COVID-19 in Just 3 Minutes

But how accurate will the results be? The COVID-19 breath test was used in a study of 2,409 patients, a group that included those with and without COVID-19 symptoms. The breathalyzer correctly identified 91% of positive samples and 99% of negative samples. Even so, the FDA says that all positive results from a breathalyzer test should be confirmed with a molecular test,

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The breathalyzer can give back results in three minutes, but has to be performed by a health care professional.

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InspectIR Systems

A research, development & device company focused on portable COVID-19 diagnostic screening applications.