Fully Automated NMPA Class III Rapid Results

PCR POCT Platform

Fully Automated Molecular Diagnostics for Precision Medicine

Redefining molecular diagnostics with fully automated, rapid, and accessible solutions for clinical settings worldwide.

PCR POCT Platform

Technical Specifications

Platform Specifications

Parameter Specification
Detection Time 30 min – 4 hours (FFPE as fast as 3 hours)
Sample Requirement Single 5μm FFPE section (<1ng DNA still detectable)
Operation Mode Fully automated "Sample In – Result Out"
Throughput 6 independent channels, random access
Regulatory Status NMPA Class III Medical Device (Registered July 2023)
Detection Coverage EGFR, ALK, ROS1, BRAF, KRAS, RET, MET and other key oncology drivers
Automation Level No biosafety cabinet, no pipetting, no specialized lab required
Sample Types FFPE, Fresh tissue, Pleural/pericardial effusion, Frozen tissue, Swabs

Clinical Validation

Proven Performance on Real Clinical Samples

96.00%

Sensitivity

Ability to correctly identify positive samples

98.68%

Specificity

Ability to correctly identify negative samples

Validated vs. NGS and RT-PCR reference

97.34%

Accuracy

Overall agreement with reference methods

Concordance rate vs. NGS/RT-PCR

98.63%

Precision

Positive predictive value of test results

Concordance with confirmed diagnoses

Clinical Validation Protocol: All clinical validation data were generated through multi-center studies with institutional IRB approval. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated against parallel testing using approved NGS panels and RT-PCR as reference methods.

Core Advantages

Five Reasons to Choose Our PCR POCT Platform

Fully Automated

Complete "Sample In – Result Out" workflow. No biosafety cabinet, no pipetting, no specialized laboratory required. Eliminates human error and operator variance entirely.

  • Automated nucleic acid extraction
  • Automated PCR setup and analysis
  • Integrated result interpretation

Rapid Turnaround

Results in 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on sample type. FFPE samples processed in as little as 3 hours. Enables same-day enrollment decisions for clinical trials.

  • 30 min – 4 hours total process time
  • Same-day clinical decision support
  • Reduce patient wait time dramatically

Minimal Sample Requirement

Single 5μm FFPE section is sufficient. DNA content as low as <1ng still delivers reliable results. Maximizes utilization of scarce biopsy samples.

  • Single 5μm FFPE section
  • <1ng DNA still detectable
  • Covers micro-lesion samples

FFPE Compatibility

Optimized for formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples — the gold standard for clinical pathology. Perfectly handles archived samples that fail NGS in 20–40% of cases.

  • Superior to NGS on degraded samples
  • Works where NGS fails
  • Archive sample optimization

Clinical Accessibility & Regulatory Clearance

Registered as a Class III Medical Device with NMPA (July 2023), enabling broad clinical deployment. Ideal for POCT scenarios, emergency departments, community hospitals, and resource-limited settings.

NMPA Class III Clinical POCT Emergency Use CDx Ready

Workflow

From Sample to Insight in 3–4 Hours

Sample Collection

FFPE / Tissue / Pleural fluid

~5 min

Automated Extraction

Fully automated nucleic acid purification

~30 min

PCR Amplification

Real-time fluorescent PCR detection

~1–2 hours

Automated Analysis

Intelligent result interpretation

Automatic

Report Output

Actionable clinical report generated

Immediate

Note: Total turnaround time varies by sample type (30 min – 4 hours). FFPE samples typically complete within 3 hours. 6 independent channels allow random-access testing of multiple samples or gene panels simultaneously.

Applications

Clinical Application Scenarios

Clinical Trial Enrollment

Rapidly screen patients for trial eligibility. Supports "fast-fail" strategy to reduce sunk costs. Get enrollment decisions in hours, not weeks.

Companion Diagnostics (CDx)

Supports companion diagnostics registration with NMPA/FDA regulatory pathways. Aligns with global CDx development standards for targeted therapy.

Oncology Molecular Testing

Comprehensive driver gene detection across lung cancer and other solid tumors. Guide precise medication selection for targeted therapies.

Emergency & POCT Deployment

No specialized laboratory needed. Ideal for community hospitals, primary care clinics, and resource-limited settings where molecular testing was previously impossible.

Multi-Center Studies

Standardized automated workflow ensures data comparability across sites. Eliminate inter-site variability in clinical studies.

Sample Type Coverage

Supports diverse sample types: FFPE tissue, fresh tissue, pleural/pericardial effusion, frozen sections, and clinical swabs — maximizing patient enrollment.

Gene Coverage

Multi-Cancer Gene Panel Coverage

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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

EGFR (exons 18/19/20/21) ALK fusion ROS1 fusion RET fusion MET Exon14 skipping BRAF V600E KRAS mutations

Corresponding drugs: Osimertinib, Alectinib, Brigatinib, Pralsetinib, etc.

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Colorectal Cancer

KRAS G12C/D/A/S/V G13D BRAF V600E MSI status NRAS

Corresponding drugs: Cetuximab, Sotorasib, Encorafenib, etc.

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Thyroid Cancer

RET fusion BRAF V600E TERT promoter RAS mutations

Corresponding drugs: Selpercatinib, Pralsetinib, Dabrafenib+Trametinib, etc.

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Pancreatic Cancer

KRAS mutations BRCA1/2 SMAD4 ATM

Corresponding drugs: Olaparib, Erlotinib, etc.

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Breast Cancer (Developing)

HER2 amplification PIK3CA BRCA1/2

Corresponding drugs: Trastuzumab, Olaparib, Alpelisib, etc.

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Hematologic Malignancies (Developing)

BCR-ABL FLT3 IDH1/2

Corresponding drugs: Imatinib, Midostaurin, Ivosidenib, etc.

Dual-Platform Synergy

Integration with Nanopore Sequencing

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PCR POCT — Rapid Screening

Fast, automated screening for known mutations and fusion genes. 3–4 hour turnaround enables same-day decisions.

30 min – 4 hours
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Nanopore — Deep Profiling

Long-read sequencing for structural variants, RNA quantification, methylation analysis, and comprehensive molecular profiling.

1–3 days

Complete CDx Solution: From "2-Week Wait" to "Same-Day Decision"

The dual-platform approach transforms companion diagnostics from sequential single-gene testing into a comprehensive molecular profiling workflow. Use PCR POCT for rapid enrollment screening and Nanopore for deep molecular characterization — covering the full spectrum from known biomarker detection to novel biomarker discovery.

Learn About Nanopore Platform →

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