Not just fast and easy. Accuracy validated against the gold standard.
RAPID's LAMP-based detection has been compared against qPCR in real-world conditions across Southeast Asia. Here's what the data shows.
Why LAMP — and how it compares to qPCR
LAMP (Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification) amplifies DNA at a single constant temperature, eliminating the need for thermal cycling equipment. That single difference is what makes field-deployable molecular diagnostics possible.
| Feature | LAMP (RAPID) | qPCR |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Isothermal — single temperature | Temperature cycling required |
| Equipment | Portable field device | Centralised lab equipment |
| Operator | Farm staff can operate | Trained lab technician |
| Cold chain | No cold chain needed | Cold-chain sample transport |
| Time to result | <1 hour on-site | 1–7 days |
| Cost per test | Significantly cheaper | Expensive |
How LAMP works — 4 steps
Lysis & Binding
The sample is lysed in our own buffer and nucleic acids bind to our proprietary extraction stick.
Washing
Wash buffers remove proteins, salts, and inhibitors while DNA remains bound to the membrane.
Elution
Purified DNA is eluted from the membrane into a small volume, ready for amplification.
Amplification
LAMP primers amplify target DNA at a constant 65°C using lyophilised bead reagents. A colour change or fluorescent signal indicates detection.
Our institutional collaborations.
RAPID LAMP vs qPCR concordance study — EHP, EMS/AHPND
Concordance study conducted at the University of Arizona Aquaculture Pathology Laboratory, comparing RAPID LAMP performance against established qPCR protocols for EHP and AHPND detection.
RAPID LAMP vs qPCR concordance study — EHP
Independent head-to-head concordance study conducted at BIOTEC/NSTDA Thailand, comparing RAPID LAMP detection against qPCR across field-collected shrimp samples.
Core LAMP assay development & patent
Foundational LAMP assay chemistry developed under NUS-GRIP (National University of Singapore — Global Research Innovation Programme). Patented core detection technology.
RAPIDPlus development
RAPIDPlus was designed and developed in partnership with DxD Hub (Diagnostics Development Hub), an initiative by A*STAR Singapore. The collaboration brought medtech-grade engineering and industrial design to the RAPID platform.
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