SAMBA II diagnostic device

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SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device, invented by Dr Helen Lee, developed and made by Diagnostics for the Real World, including packaging, 2015-2020

Launched in 2014, the SAMBA® II is designed to be used at the point of care – bringing rapid results to people, particularly in the Global South. Originally designed for quick, easy, and reliable HIV testing, hepatitis C and COVID-19 tests are also available. Once samples are loaded into the SAMBA® II machine, the remainder of the process is fully automated. Uniquely shaped cartridges contain the reagents necessary for testing. Results are given in two ways – from a visual result using one or three lines – like some pregnancy tests and via a Bluetooth connected device. An integrated camera ensures consistent and accurate results.

The SAMBA® name comes from Simple AMplification-Based Assay. The device looks for traces of a virus’ or bacterium’s genetic material and amplifies them so they are detectable. Lee also says that the memorable name also was sparked as the engineers liked dancing, but also the device is quietly moving and shaking.

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Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Object Number:
2021-1627
Materials:
plastic and electronic components
Measurements:
overall: 340 mm x 200 mm x 390 mm, 9.9 kg
type:
diagnostic tool and packaging

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SAMBA II diagnostic device

SAMBA II diagnostic device

SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device, invented by Dr Helen Lee, developed and made by Diagnostics for the Real World, 2015-2020

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Launched in 2014, the SAMBA® II is designed to be used at the point of care – bringing rapid results to people, particularly in the Global South. Originally designed for quick, easy, and reliable HIV testing, hepatitis C and COVID-19 tests are also available. Once samples are loaded into the SAMBA® II machine, the remainder of the process is fully automated. Uniquely shaped cartridges contain the reagents necessary for testing. Results are given in two ways – from a visual result using one or three lines – like some pregnancy tests and via a Bluetooth connected device. An integrated camera ensures consistent and accurate results.

The SAMBA® name comes from Simple AMplification-Based Assay. The device looks for traces of a virus’ or bacterium’s genetic material and amplifies them so they are detectable. Lee also says that the memorable name also was sparked as the engineers liked dancing, but also the device is quietly moving and shaking.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
Object Number:
2021-1627/1
type:
diagnostic tool
Outer packaging for SAMBA II diagnostic device

Outer packaging for SAMBA II diagnostic device

Brown outer packaging used to contain SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device, invented by Dr Helen Lee, developed and made by Diagnostics for the Real World, 2015-2020

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Launched in 2014, the SAMBA® II is designed to be used at the point of care – bringing rapid results to people, particularly in the Global South. Originally designed for quick, easy, and reliable HIV testing, hepatitis C and COVID-19 tests are also available. Once samples are loaded into the SAMBA® II machine, the remainder of the process is fully automated. Uniquely shaped cartridges contain the reagents necessary for testing. Results are given in two ways – from a visual result using one or three lines – like some pregnancy tests and via a Bluetooth connected device. An integrated camera ensures consistent and accurate results.

The SAMBA® name comes from Simple AMplification-Based Assay. The device looks for traces of a virus’ or bacterium’s genetic material and amplifies them so they are detectable. Lee also says that the memorable name also was sparked as the engineers liked dancing, but also the device is quietly moving and shaking.

Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
2021-1627/2
type:
packaging
Illustrated packaging for SAMBA II diagnostic device

Illustrated packaging for SAMBA II diagnostic device

White illustrated outer packaging, used to contain SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device, invented by Dr Helen Lee, developed and made by Diagnostics for the Real World, 2015-2020

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Launched in 2014, the SAMBA® II is designed to be used at the point of care – bringing rapid results to people, particularly in the Global South. Originally designed for quick, easy, and reliable HIV testing, hepatitis C and COVID-19 tests are also available. Once samples are loaded into the SAMBA® II machine, the remainder of the process is fully automated. Uniquely shaped cartridges contain the reagents necessary for testing. Results are given in two ways – from a visual result using one or three lines – like some pregnancy tests and via a Bluetooth connected device. An integrated camera ensures consistent and accurate results.

The SAMBA® name comes from Simple AMplification-Based Assay. The device looks for traces of a virus’ or bacterium’s genetic material and amplifies them so they are detectable. Lee also says that the memorable name also was sparked as the engineers liked dancing, but also the device is quietly moving and shaking.

Measurements:
overall: 340 mm x 200 mm x 390 mm,
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
2021-1627/3
type:
branded packaging
Container for plug and cable used with SAMBA II diagnostic device

Container for plug and cable used with SAMBA II diagnostic device

Small inner packaging, used to contain plug and cable for SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device, invented by Dr Helen Lee, developed and made by Diagnostics for the Real World, 2015-2020

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Launched in 2014, the SAMBA® II is designed to be used at the point of care – bringing rapid results to people, particularly in the Global South. Originally designed for quick, easy, and reliable HIV testing, hepatitis C and COVID-19 tests are also available. Once samples are loaded into the SAMBA® II machine, the remainder of the process is fully automated. Uniquely shaped cartridges contain the reagents necessary for testing. Results are given in two ways – from a visual result using one or three lines – like some pregnancy tests and via a Bluetooth connected device. An integrated camera ensures consistent and accurate results.

The SAMBA® name comes from Simple AMplification-Based Assay. The device looks for traces of a virus’ or bacterium’s genetic material and amplifies them so they are detectable. Lee also says that the memorable name also was sparked as the engineers liked dancing, but also the device is quietly moving and shaking.

Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
2021-1627/4
type:
box for plug and cable
Transformer adapter used with SAMBA II diagnostic device

Transformer adapter used with SAMBA II diagnostic device

Transformer adapter for SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device, invented by Dr Helen Lee, developed and made by Diagnostics for the Real World, 2015-2020

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Launched in 2014, the SAMBA® II is designed to be used at the point of care – bringing rapid results to people, particularly in the Global South. Originally designed for quick, easy, and reliable HIV testing, hepatitis C and COVID-19 tests are also available. Once samples are loaded into the SAMBA® II machine, the remainder of the process is fully automated. Uniquely shaped cartridges contain the reagents necessary for testing. Results are given in two ways – from a visual result using one or three lines – like some pregnancy tests and via a Bluetooth connected device. An integrated camera ensures consistent and accurate results.

The SAMBA® name comes from Simple AMplification-Based Assay. The device looks for traces of a virus’ or bacterium’s genetic material and amplifies them so they are detectable. Lee also says that the memorable name also was sparked as the engineers liked dancing, but also the device is quietly moving and shaking.

Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2021-1627/5
type:
adapter
Plug used with SAMBA II diagnostic device

Plug used with SAMBA II diagnostic device

Plug for SAMBA® II (Simple AMplification Based Assay) diagnostic device, invented by Dr Helen Lee, developed and made by Diagnostics for the Real World, 2015-2020

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Launched in 2014, the SAMBA® II is designed to be used at the point of care – bringing rapid results to people, particularly in the Global South. Originally designed for quick, easy, and reliable HIV testing, hepatitis C and COVID-19 tests are also available. Once samples are loaded into the SAMBA® II machine, the remainder of the process is fully automated. Uniquely shaped cartridges contain the reagents necessary for testing. Results are given in two ways – from a visual result using one or three lines – like some pregnancy tests and via a Bluetooth connected device. An integrated camera ensures consistent and accurate results.

The SAMBA® name comes from Simple AMplification-Based Assay. The device looks for traces of a virus’ or bacterium’s genetic material and amplifies them so they are detectable. Lee also says that the memorable name also was sparked as the engineers liked dancing, but also the device is quietly moving and shaking.

Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2021-1627/6
type:
plug