Fast, Simple DiagnosticTest Specific to 2014 Ebola Outbreak

High-tech British Company Preimerdesign Ltd, has recently created a easy diagnostic test that is specific to the 2014 ebola outbreak. The test is a kit that uses DNA fingerprint of the ebola virus in order to detect its presence. The benefits of this test are that it is simple and an affordable measure for its screening. In addition the test can detect small quantities of the disease which increases the chances of detection in early stages. This allows for preemptive healthcare intervention. The company will be meeting with the World Health Organization to discuss plans to get these kits to West Africa as quickly as possible.

Viruses have a distinct genetic fingerprint that is encoded with RNA

How the Diagnostic Kit Works
1. Blood sample is collected from potentially infected patient
2. RNA is extracted
3. RNA is placed in a tube with the kit ingredients
4. Tube goes into the machine
5. Analysis is generated in 90 minutes

Article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141010084047.htm

I believe that the availability of this kit is becoming more imperative especially after the recent first case of ebola in the close vicinity of New York. More hospitals are beginning to prep all of their employees on protocols when it comes to treating patients with the virus. It is also very beneficial that this kit is able to detect the virus in the earliest stages. The virus has a better chance of being treated if caught before it progresses.