Senova develops rapid test for coronavirus

Weimar – Senova, a mid-market company from Weimar, has been producing a rapid test for coronavirus antibodies since April. The test identifies COVID-19 survivors within ten minutes. Senova now plans to develop an electronic lateral flow test in cooperation with ams, an Austrian sensor specialist who has developed an optical sensor module for spectral analysis. The test result does not need to be interpreted by the user. ams has a presence in Thuringia through its subsidiary, ams Sensors Germany GmbH. Preparations are underway to mass-produce the test. Results can be transferred over Bluetooth and read out for national and international studies if the patient consents. (maa)