Labpette™ pipette used to process SAMBA® II SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, test

Labpette™ FX Fixed Volume Pipette, measuring fluids of 0.3ml (300 microliters), made by Labnet International Inc including packaging, quality control certificate, user manual, mini CD, and two accessories (shelf clip), catalogue number P3900-300, serial number A29480059, lot number 274200001, made in Poland, manufactured on 27 October 2020

Pipettes are used to accurately measure liquids during many are used for many testing and laboratory procedures. It measures a specific amount of volume, so all tests are repeated in the same way. This type is used during SAMBA® II COVID-19 tests.

After a nose and throat swab is taken, it is transported in a solution which kills the virus very quickly. This means that a laboratory set up or bio-safety cabinet is not needed. Samples are taken from the transport tube into a smaller sample tube using a pipette and pipette tip. Once the sample is 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.

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 and hepatitis C testing are also available. Dr Lee, the inventor of SAMBA® II and her team at Diagnostics for the Real World developed at COVID-19 test in under three months as a response to the global pandemic.