Title | A Scalable, Easy-to-Deploy Protocol for Cas13-Based Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Genetic Material. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2021 |
Authors | Rauch JN, Valois E, Solley SC, Braig F, Lach RS, Audouard M, Ponce-Rojas JCarlos, Costello MS, Baxter NJ, Kosik KS*, Arias C*, Acosta-Alvear D*, Wilson MZ* |
Journal | J Clin Microbiol |
Volume | 59 |
Issue | 4 |
Date Published | 2021 03 19 |
ISSN | 1098-660X |
Abstract | The COVID-19 pandemic has created massive demand for widespread, distributed tools for detecting SARS-CoV-2 genetic material. The hurdles to scalable testing include reagent and instrument accessibility, availability of highly trained personnel, and large upfront investment. Here, we showcase an orthogonal pipeline we call CREST (Cas13-based, rugged, equitable, scalable testing) that addresses some of these hurdles. Specifically, CREST pairs commonplace and reliable biochemical methods (PCR) with low-cost instrumentation, without sacrificing detection sensitivity. By taking advantage of simple fluorescence visualizers, CREST allows a binary interpretation of results. CREST may provide a point-of-care solution to increase the distribution of COVID-19 surveillance. |
DOI | 10.1128/JCM.02402-20 |
Alternate Journal | J Clin Microbiol |
PubMed ID | 33478979 |