Pandemic Testing Options

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Subject: Pandemic Testing Options (Opinion)

Hey Everyone, I was thinking of ways that we can help with testing options for quick results and I was thinking of a few options that might be beneficial. I was thinking perhaps we can create a handheld spectrographic analyser to test the blood samples similar to a diabetes test but using light to chart the chemical compounds in the blood. This should allow us to quickly test each patients in as much time as a normal diabetes blood test would take. I wanted to see if there is something in the blood that can be identified using this method as it hopefully will allow for widespread testing across the globe. Perhaps together we can review this option to determine its effectiveness for worldwide testing. Alternatively we can send out a sample kit that will digitally organize the blood into a barcode that can be sent directly to the hospital using a biological scanner system. The patient takes a sample and its categorized into digital information that can be sent to the lab for analysis. This option might require more oversight and planning but its an additional avenue that we can explore. Stay Safe, Stay Sanitized and Stay Supportive, John Ames Birch @johneames2