COVID-19 testing in sewage

Patient testing is limited, we need more ways to track COVID-19.

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If you are a representative from a local wastewater facility, government official interested in having your community participate, or otherwise interested in sewage testing services please fill out this form.

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We lead the nation in wastewater epidemiology

We are a team of biologists, epidemiologists, data scientists, urban planners, and engineers.

We need to better track the outbreak

SARS-CoV-2 is shed in the stool of Covid-19 patients, making its way into our sewers. We analyze sewage to determine the presence of infected individuals and estimate the number of cases.

Data from sewage supports communities with:

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Trend analysis. Determine when to safely re-open, and keep open, our communities and businesses through frequent sampling.

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Early warning. Detect the re-emergence of Covid-19 in a population to rapidly take action and contain new outbreaks.

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Testing at scale. For a fraction of the cost of mass individual testing, get an overview of the scope of the outbreak.

How it works

Program design: We develop the appropriate sampling program for your needs.

Sample collection: We provide sampling protocols, mail-in kits, and hardware.

Lab analysis: We isolate the unique genetic signature of SARS-CoV-2 and analyze the amount of the virus present.

Data analysis: Leveraging thousands of samples, we estimate the prevalence of Covid-19 in your population.

Data interpretation: Through data visualizations and weekly webinars, we provide expert customer support.

How to receive sampling kits

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Identify the locations where you will be collecting your wastewater samples. You should have access to a 24-hour composite sampling device.

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Fill in the above form to start your order process. Our team will follow up.

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Biobot will ship you sampling kits and instructions.

Each sampling kit includes supplies for transporting one sewage sample, an ice pack, a return shipping box and label, and instructions.

Sample collection protocols

Lab protocols
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