27/06/2025 – Hellbergamoss, Germany
Xpedite Diagnostics GmbH, a leader in improving molecular testing accessibility for the life sciences, proudly announces the launch of a new product, SwiftX™ DNA Water. This powerful solution extends the company’s innovative SwiftX™ portfolio and brings rapid, scalable microbial DNA extraction to environmental and wastewater monitoring.
SwiftX™ DNA Water sets a new standard for field-deployable DNA extraction, enabling high-quality microbial DNA isolation from up to 20 mL of water in under 30 minutes — without the need for centrifugation, hazardous solvents, or cold-chain logistics. Designed to capture and lyse bacteria, parasitic protozoa, and fungi, the kit uses a magnetic reverse purification protocol validated by leading wastewater researchers.
The resulting lysates are fully compatible with a wide range of downstream applications, including qPCR, digital PCR, and long-read sequencing technologies like Oxford Nanopore™. Optimized for complex, inhibitor-rich matrices such as unfiltered wastewater, SwiftX™ DNA Water enables reliable DNA extraction in both field and laboratory environments.
Compared to traditional spin-column methods, SwiftX™ DNA Water is not only faster and easier to use — it also yields higher sensitivity and diversity in microbial detection, reduces plastic waste, and simplifies logistics. These features make it especially well-suited for use in resource-limited settings, mobile labs, and decentralized testing programs.
Dr. Andy Wende, Founder and Managing Director of Xpedite Diagnostics GmbH, commented on the launch:
“We developed SwiftX™ DNA Water to remove barriers in environmental molecular surveillance. Whether it’s wastewater monitoring, AMR research, or microbiome discovery, this kit gives researchers and public health professionals a simple, fast, and effective tool — even outside the lab. It's a major step forward for field-ready genomics.”
SwiftX™ DNA Water is backed by peer-reviewed studies by Schurig et al. (Microorganisms, 2023; ACS ES&T Water, 2024), where the technology outperformed spin-column workflows in terms of speed, DNA yield, and detection sensitivity:
- Detected as low as 10 cells/reaction for E. coli
- Detected 1–10 cells/reaction for S. aureus
- Detected 2 oocysts/reaction for Cryptosporidium parvum
- Delivered higher microbial diversity and longer read lengths in unfiltered wastewater using Oxford Nanopore sequencing
Product Availability
SwiftX™ DNA Water is now available for purchase. and intended for research use only (RUO). The kit includes all necessary reagents for microbial DNA extraction from water samples.
All prices exclude shipping and handling. For product specifications, data, and ordering information, contact Xpedite Diagnostics or visit the product page.
About Xpedite Diagnostics GmbH
Xpedite Diagnostics GmbH is a fast-growing German biotechnology company specializing in nucleic acid extraction solutions for diagnostics, environmental monitoring, food and water testing, and life science research. With a strong track record in CE-IVD product development and custom workflow integration, Xpedite supports scientists and healthcare professionals worldwide with rapid, reliable, and sustainable molecular tools.