ONE-STEP DNA/RNA EXTRACTION PROTOCOL FOR FASTER VIRUS DIAGNOSTICS
SwiftX™ Virus simplifies viral DNA/RNA extraction. One single step process. Less than 6 minutes. Fast and reliable results for timely diagnosis.
PRECISION.
SIMPLICITY.
SPEED.
NOW CE-IVD
One step. No complex equipment. Faster diagnosis.
SwiftX™ Virus delivers DNA/RNA from human serum and plasma in just one step thanks to our proprietary reverse purification technology.
Designed for professional diagnostics, it combines speed, accuracy, and simplicity in one workflow, making it ideal for Point-of-care testing.
Validated across multiple tropical and vector-borne viruses
Paired extraction studies were run on clinical and spiked serum/plasma: SwiftX™ Virus vs. a routine reference method, followed by pathogen-specific (RT-)qPCR.
SwiftX™ was validated in multiple studies across six tropical arboviruses: Crimea Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHFV), Chikungunya (CHIKV), Dengue (DENV), Yellow Fever (YFV), West Nile Virus (WNV), Usutu Virus (USUV) plus Leptospira (Fig.1).
High diagnostic accuracy. Performance vs. reference: 98% sensitivity and 100% specificity.
Did you know?
Dengue-like fevers can be Leptospira.
SwiftX™ Virus, our pathogen-agnostic extraction captures viral RNA and bacterial DNA, enabling a same-run rule-out for leptospirosis, streamlining differential diagnosis for tropical fevers.
Designed for Tropical Virus Research
SwiftX™ Virus offers a powerful and simple, one-step viral DNA/RNA extraction solution tailored specifically for research, clinical and field applications.
CE-IVD certified for in-vitro diagnostic use. Manufactured under ISO 13485–compliant quality system.
"SwiftX™ Virus, now CE-IVD, empowers researchers and clincians with a fast, precise viral DNA/RNA extraction platform in real-time", Dr. Andy Wende, Xpedite Diagnostics CEO and Head of the R&D.
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
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Prices and Accessories
SXV-50
SwiftX™ Virus (RUO) - 50 extractions
Kit of reagents for rapid viral DNA/RNA extraction (Buffer TLS, Proteinase K, Beads A)
149.50€
SXV-50-IVD
SwiftX™ Virus (CE-IVD) - 50 extractions
Kit of reagents for rapid viral DNA/RNA extraction (Buffer TLS, Proteinase K, Beads A)
149.50€
MAG-12
Magnetic separation rack for 12x 1.5mL to 2mL microtubes
Accessory for efficient use of the SwiftX™ Virus kit
149.00€
All prices without logistics costs.
Explore collaborations on grants, clinical studies, and field testing
We’re inviting partners to co-validate SwiftX™ Virus. We support studies and pilots, joint grant applications, and evaluations across diverse settings—providing SOPs, QC materials, training, and co-authorship.
Partner with us to shape the future of rapid disease detection in remote and, Low and Medium Income Countries (LMIC).
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BROAD DOWNSTREAM COMPATIBILITY
SwiftX™ Virus delivers fast and clean nucleic acids ready for downstream detection.
SwiftX™ Virus is compatible with RT-qPCR kits, multiplex PCR, and isothermal methods.
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ONE-TUBE EXTRACTION. MINIMUM HANDLING. LOWER RISK OF CONTAMINATION.
Fast 6-minute workflow. With SwiftX™ Virus, skip spin columns.
Rapidly extract PCR-ready viral RNA/DNA from low inputs: only 20 µL serum/plasma human serum or plasma required.
What you need:
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Magnetic separation rack
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Heating block set to 95 °C
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Vortexer
SIMPLER TRAINING. ENABLING DIAGNOSTICS AT THE POINT-OF-CARE.
Designed to enable molecular analysis at the point-of-care, SwiftX™ Virus eliminates the need for laboratory setting and complex equipment like centrifuges, enabling efficient viral DNA/RNA extraction right where diagnostics are needed the most – either in remote and underserved areas or at doctor’s office.
ENVIROMENTAL FRIENDLY DNA/RNA EXTRACTION
Free from hazardous chemicals and less plastic usage, SwiftX Virus reduces environmental impacts accounting to less than 2g of waste per extraction, supporting sustainable future in research and diagnostics.
SwiftX Virus Technical guides and resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does heat lysis for 5 minutes harm or degrade my DNA?
No, it does not. First of all, an incubation at 95°C for 5 minutes is not so stressful to RNA. Furthermore, Buffer TLS does not contain any substances or conditions that can jeopardize the integrity of RNA but is rather formulated so that sample-intrinsic degrading mechanisms are blocked.
What sample types can be extracted with SwiftX™ Virus?
SwiftX™ Virus can be applied to blood serum and blood plasma samples. The protocol includes lysis & extraction steps. See also our Technical Sheet for more information.
What is the function of Beads A in SwiftX™ Virus?
Beads A, used in SwiftX Virus, leverage the paradigm-changing functionality known as “Reverse Purification” to clear nucleic acid extracts from various impurities. It is capable of removing inhibitory substances from extraction supernatants from blood serum and blood plasma.
How does Reverse Purification work?
The process, which we named “Reverse Purification”, is a true paradigm change in nucleic acid extraction. Instead of binding nucleic acids to magnetic particles, impurities such as proteins, cell debris and others are bound to our magnetic particles Beads A and extracted DNA and RNA remains untouched in the lysate. The inversion of the conventional nucleic acid purification workflow minimizes and has significant advantages as there is no loss of DNA and RNA during the extraction and purification process, which prevents reduced yields of nucleic acids.
Are Beads A in SwiftX™ Virus binding nucleic acids?
No, Beads A are not capable of binding nucleic acids, neither DNA nor RNA. Beads A bind other biomolecules such as proteins and carbohydrates. Consequently, they are used for clearance of the lysate after the heat extraction step by removing impurities such as cell debris and other inhibitory substances. But nucleic acids are not bound by Beads A.