As COVID-19 Cases Boom, Chec Labs Prepares To Introduce Pinch, A Home Test For COVID-19 Antibodies

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / January 6, 2021 / New Health & Wellness Brand Chec Labs Introduces Its Flagship Product, an at-home test for COVID-19 antibodies presently in the FDA-approval process.

As COVID-19 cases boom across the United States, a recent survey by the Government Accountability Office has revealed that about half of U.S. states surveyed are worried they'll run short of COVID-19 tests, with many of the states expecting these problems to persist. Though distribution of a vaccine has begun, testing supply shortages will allow COVID-19 to continue to spread undetected, exacerbating outbreaks.

Amid this crisis of health and healthcare, Chec Labs, a Los Angeles-based health and wellness start-up founded earlier in the year by a dedicated group of biotech and health professionals, is preparing to introduce its flagship product, an at-home COVID-19 antibody test aptly dubbed, "Pinch."

Using a proprietary lateral assay flow reader, Pinch simply and safely analyzes a self-collected blood sample for the detection of IgM and IgG antibodies, a reliable measure of whether an individual has developed an immune response to COVID-19, which would indicate recent or prior infection.

Described as "the first home diagnostic device of its kind that can deliver antibody status results in 15 minutes," Pinch is intended as a self-test, to be performed by patients at home as an aid in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection. It can also help clinics and researchers identify large numbers of infected patients and asymptomatic carriers.

As easy-to-use and cost-effective at-home test kits become more of a viable option, Pinch appeals to individuals, families, and businesses looking to stay healthy and stay working. Having successfully completed a number of usability studies and currently undergoing clinical trials, the company will apply for Emergency Use Authorization with the FDA beginning of next year.

For more information, visit ChecLabs.com and Pinchkit.com.

About Chec Labs

Chec Labs delivers easy and convenient at-home testing kits to your doorstep, putting the power of the medical laboratory in the palm of your hands. Take our simple, safe, and accurate health tests from the comfort of your home, avoiding costly in-person visits and long waiting times. Lab results are CLIA-certified, viewable from the comfort of your personal profile, where you can organize your medical history and receive personalized recommendations. Easy, insightful, and tailored to your individual needs, Chec Labs is here to give you the tools and resources you need to be health wise.

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