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Detect-ION Launches Innovative Volatilomics Services

TAMPA, Florida - Detect-ION, a pioneering company specializing in mass spectrometry-based sensors and diagnostic solutions, has announced the launch of its new service, Detect-ION Analytical Services. This innovative move makes their advanced volatilomics technology accessible to external partners for the first time.

The company’s in-house volatilomics laboratory has been a foundational resource, leveraging high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) for its clinical diagnostics and detection efforts. Now, they are opening this robust infrastructure to collaboration with academic institutions, government agencies, and various industry partners, culminating from successful pilot studies in crucial areas including lung cancer, malaria, and infectious diseases such as tuberculosis. Their substantial research endeavors have also garnered financial support from notable organizations, including the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Detect-ION’s services are structured across three distinct yet complementary tiers:
1. CLARION: Tailored for in situ, point-of-care analysis directly at sample collection sites.
2. Shimadzu TD-GC-MS: Designed for routine and targeted laboratory analyses.
3. Agilent TD-GC-HRMS: Offers a sophisticated platform for untargeted discovery and high-resolution confirmation with precision up to 25,000 FWHM.

The services cover a wide spectrum of analyses including untargeted volatilomics exploration, identification of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs), and comprehensive data analytics. Detect-ION accommodates various sample types ranging from breath and aerosol samples to agricultural volatiles and water analyses. It’s essential to note that these services are designed for research and development purposes only and not intended for clinical diagnosis or treatment.

One significant aspect that sets Detect-ION apart from traditional contract laboratories is their streamlined approach. They provide a flexible service agreement that consolidates sample collection, analytical processes, and data interpretation under one umbrella. This all-encompassing framework mitigates the complexities and costs typically associated with managing multiple vendors, thereby enabling consistency and comparability in results across different projects, sites, and instruments.

Moreover, Detect-ION is poised to extend its offering further by supporting clinical study developments through its specialized Breath Research Laboratory, ensuring partners benefit from established protocol design, IRB submissions, and participant enrollments as needed.

Dr. Ashish Chaudhary, the founder and CEO of Detect-ION, expressed, "Our capability evolved from the necessity to tackle complex challenges in clinical breath diagnostics and chemical threat detection. The holistic service we offer encompasses everything from sample collection to advanced analytics, allowing our partners to focus on valid results. Standardization has been crucial since the onset, ensuring that our findings maintain reliability across various studies. As we prepare to introduce our CLARION and SPECTRAL product lines, our service partners will be among the first to leverage these groundbreaking technologies."

For researchers and organizations interested in exploring opportunities with Detect-ION Analytical Services, detailed insights and service discussions are available through their official website.

About Detect-ION

Founded in 2021, Detect-ION operates from a state-of-the-art laboratory in Tampa, Florida. The company addresses intricate detection challenges using a multidisciplinary approach that integrates several fields - from organic and biochemistry to systems engineering and machine learning. Their mission encapsulates democratizing access to mass spectrometry technologies, catering to sectors such as national security, public health, and environmental monitoring. For further information about their services and initiatives, visit Detect-ION's website.