Advancing Microbiology Diagnostics with Rapid POCT RT-PCR Solutions
Analis has established an exclusive partnership in microbiology with FlashDx Inc, an innovative provider of disruptive POCT RT-PCR molecular diagnostics solutions.
Point-of-care testing (POCT) has become essential in modern microbiology laboratories, enabling rapid and reliable detection of infectious diseases directly at or near the patient.
Faster Diagnosis, Better Clinical Decisions
The key advantage of POCT lies in its rapid turnaround time, significantly reducing the delay between sample collection and diagnosis. This enables healthcare professionals to:
- Optimize patient triage and hospitalization decisions
- Improve infection control and isolation strategies
- Accelerate treatment initiation
- Enhance overall clinical workflow efficiency
Exclusive Partnership with FlashDx in the Benelux
Through this exclusive collaboration, Analis brings advanced POCT RT-PCR solutions to the Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg markets.
This partnership represents a major step forward in addressing the growing demand for fast, accurate, and decentralized diagnostic tools — both inside and outside hospital settings.
Comprehensive Multiplex Panels
FlashDx solutions offer multiplex testing capabilities, enabling the detection of multiple targets within a single test across key clinical areas:
- Respiratory infections
- Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
- Sexually transmitted infections (STI)
- Gastrointestinal infections*
- Arboviruses*
- Meningitis*
*Depending on panel availability
FlashDx® – Turnkey Sample-to-Answer Molecular Diagnostics Platform
FlashDx Inc provides a fully integrated Sample-to-Answer molecular testing platform based on its proprietary sSPRT™ (semi-Solid Phase Real-Time PCR) technology.
Designed for near-patient and decentralized settings, FlashDx delivers high-quality, multiplexed molecular diagnostics with laboratory-grade performance in a simplified workflow.
Advanced sSPRT™ Technology
The proprietary semi-Solid Phase Real-Time PCR (sSPRT™) enables:
- High-quality molecular results comparable to central laboratories
- Multiplex detection of multiple targets in a single test
- Reliable and reproducible qPCR performance
Combined with TaqMan-like qPCR chemistry, this technology ensures accurate detection across a wide range of infectious disease targets.
Integrated Microfluidic Cartridge System
FlashDx uses innovative cartridges preloaded with:
- Buffers
- Lyophilized reagents
This microfluidic design allows:
- Fully automated processing
- Minimal operator intervention
- Reduced contamination risk
- Consistent and reproducible results
Simple and Efficient Workflow
Step 1: 30 sec
Load Sample
Step 2: 20 sec
Load Cartridge
Step 3: 30 sec
Start Auto Processing
Step 4: Report within 1h
Auto Report
True Sample-to-Answer in 4 Steps
No additional sample preparation required
Approximately 1 minute hands-on time
Fully automated process from sample to result
This streamlined workflow enables fast and reliable diagnostics with minimal training requirements.
Key Advantages
- Fully automated Sample-to-Answer system
- Multiplex testing from a single sample
- Fast and accurate results
- LIS/Middleware connectivity (HL7 compatible)
- Cost-effective solution for routine diagnostics
- Scalable systems and syndromic testing panels
Designed for Modern Diagnostics
FlashDx solutions support a wide range of applications in infectious disease testing, with ongoing portfolio expansion into:
- Oncology
- Additional disease areas
*Some applications are CE-marked, under registration, or available for research use only (RUO).
Decentralized Testing, Reliable Results
FlashDx enables fast, accurate molecular testing anywhere, from hospital laboratories to near-patient environments.
With a single test delivering multiple answers, it eliminates diagnostic uncertainty and supports faster clinical decision-making.
FlashDx sSPRT™ Systems – Flexible Sample-to-Answer Platforms 
FlashDx sSPRT™ 4T / 8T / 12T
The FlashDx sSPRT™ systems offer a modular, scalable Sample-to-Answer solution, designed to process 4 to 12 samples simultaneously within a single integrated platform.
- Plug-and-play system with intuitive touchscreen
- Self-calibration for reliable performance
- LIS/Middleware connectivity (HL7-ready)
- Multiple modules connected via a single interface
- Scalable configuration depending on workflow needs
Ideal for laboratories requiring flexibility between low and medium throughput testing.
FlashDx-1000-E
The FlashDx-1000-E is a compact, single-unit Sample-to-Answer system designed for rapid molecular diagnostics.
- Fully automated workflow
- Intuitive touchscreen interface
- Self-calibration system
- LIS-ready connectivity
- Fast execution of multi-target molecular tests
A streamlined solution for routine and decentralized testing environments.
Key Features of FlashDx RT-PCR POCT Solutions
Easy to use
1 minute to load the sample and the cartridge.
Multiplexed
One test, up to 50 targets tested.
Safe
A fully enclosed cartridge minimises contamination risks.
Fast
Sample-to-answer system provides a report within one hour.
Flexible
Flexible multi-system configuration satisfies different sample throughput needs.
Microfluidic Cartridge Technology
FlashDx systems use innovative microfluidic cartridges preloaded with buffer and lyophilized reagents, enabling:
- Minimal hands-on operation
- Reduced contamination risk
- High reproducibility
- Simplified workflow
Combined with multiplex TaqMan-like qPCR, multiple targets can be detected in a single test.
Respiratory Panel 1.1
The easy-to-use RP1.1 panel accurately testing 11 respiratory pathogens.
Sample Types
Specimen: Nasopharyngeal, nasal or throat swabs
Transport Media: UTM/VTM* or saline (0.9%)
Targets:
SARS-CoV-2
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Human Metapneumovirus
Influenza A
Influenza B
Human Rhinovirus/
Enterovirus
Parainfluenza Virus 1/2/3
Adenovirus
Bordetella pertussis
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
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SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV
Accurately differentiating all 4 viruses in one test helps everyone to get through the flu season more easily.
Sample Types
Specimen: Nasopharyngeal, nasal or throat swabs
Transport Media: UTM/VTM* or saline (0.9%)
Targets
SARS-CoV-2 - N, E, and ORF1ab genes
Flu A - Matrix gene
Flu B - NEP/NS2 gene
RSV A/B - L gene
SARS-CoV-2 Cartridge
Rapid and robust detection of SARS-CoV-2 with 3 gene targets tested simultaneously: N, E and ORF1ab genes.
Sample Types
Specimen: Nasopharyngeal, nasal or throat swabs
Transport Media: UTM/VTM* or saline (0.9%)
Group B Strep (GbS)
FlashDx's rapid GBS test delivers accurate results under an hour, enabling timely treatment for GBS-positive pregnant women thus preventing serious infections in newborns.
Sample Types
Specimen: Vaginal swabsTransport Media: UTM* or saline (0.9%)
Targets:
cfb/sip gene
sSPRT™ STI Panel
Multiplex Detection of Reproductive Tract Infections
The FlashDx STI panel enables simultaneous detection of six key pathogens, supporting early diagnosis of mixed or asymptomatic infections and improving clinical decision-making.
Sample Types
Specimens: Vaginal or urethral swabs
Transport media: UTM* or saline (0.9%)
Targets Detected
Chlamydia trachomatis – Cryptic plasmid
Ureaplasma spp. – ureC gene
Mycoplasma hominis – 16S rRNA
Neisseria gonorrhoeae – genomic target
Mycoplasma genitalium – mgpB gene
Trichomonas vaginalis – 18S rRNA
