OralDNA Labs Announces Availability of OraRisk – COVID-19 PCR Test

Posted: April 22, 2020
Edited by Dentaltown staff

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.—OralDNA Labs has announced the availability of a PCR test for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) under its OraRisk line of salivary diagnostics. FDA has been notified of validation and an Emergency Use Authorization will be filed within 15 days as required by FDA guidance. As a CLIA-certified and CAP accredited high-complexity laboratory, OralDNA may use their validated test prior to EUA submission.

The OraRisk – COVID-19 PCR test is based on the patented and EUA-authorized CoPrimer technology of Co-Diagnostics. RNA extraction for all specimen types is performed using the PerkinElmer Chemagic MSM I automated specimen processing system and analysis is performed on the Roche LightCycler 480 II qPCR system. 

Initial specimen collection kits which include a combination nasal swab and saline oral rinse are available in limited bulk quantities and single kits are expected to be available in approximately one to two weeks from April 14. OralDNA will also accept oropharyngeal swabs, nasopharyngeal swabs or nasal swabs in viral transport media or universal transport media.

"We will prioritize our testing to the areas of greatest need," said George Hoedeman, CEO of OralDNA Labs. "After hospital needs are met, we believe front line and workplace testing will be critical to identify the disease before it spreads. We plan to work with first responders such as fire and police departments, and health care providers such as dentists to help provide safe environments for care.  We wish to thank the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health for their great assistance to us in our test development and validation."
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