Josephine Esquivel-Upshaw is part of a UF research team that has developed a COVID-19 testing device that can detect infection in as little as 30 seconds. The hand-held device is powered by a 9-volt battery and uses an inexpensive test strip to collect a small saliva sample.
“There is nothing available like it,” said Upshaw. “It’s true point of care. It’s access to care. We think it will revolutionize diagnostics.” The device could inform the ability of public health officials to quickly detect and respond to the virus. UF has entered a licensing agreement with a New Jersey company in hopes of manufacturing and selling the device.
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