Main Sector of relevance\IRC classification 3. Biological Sciences

3.26 Express-test for iodine level monitoring

Developers’ contact information

State Institution “Research and Production Center “The Institute of Pharmacology and Biochemistry”
220141, Minsk, Academician V.F.Kuprevich St., 2, Grodno branch, BLK St., 50
Теl.: +375 (17) 267-23-15; +375 (152) 43-41-21

Summary

The device is designed for fast semiquantitative testing of iodine concentration in urine, saliva. It can be used for testing of iodine concentration in water.

Description

The test is designed for fast testing of iodine concentration in urine, saliva, can be used for unassisted testing of iodine excretion level by the client. Does not contain any toxic reagents. Effective range of iodine concentration is 25-400 mcg/l and more which makes to possible to evaluate iodine level as “full-blown iodine deficiency”, “moderate iodine deficiency”, “norm”, “iodine excess”. Can be used for assessment of iodine level in the organism:

• monitoring of iodine level while conducting epidemiological examinations;
• monitoring of preventive and medical treatment effectiveness while taking iodized preparations;
• the application of this test is recommended for all groups of people, and first of all, for monitoring of iodine deficiency among children and youth, families which plans a child, women in the period of gestation and breast feeding, and also among people older than 40 years;.
• the test can also be used in agriculture and veterinary medicine for assessment of iodine level of domestic animals;

Technology type

• Design

Technical advantages and economic benefits

The proposed express-test is worked out for monitoring of urinary iodine excretion. It has a simple construction, simple handling, does not contain toxic agents, highly sensitive, secures necessary accuracy and reproducibility of test results. Can be produced in several modifications. The necessity of development of this simple test rises out from the need to control iodine level in a human body. The purpose of the developed technology is to lower the level of diseases caused by iodine deficiency and improve the quality of life.

Technology differentiation and uniqueness

New production.

Context in which technology was identified

It was presented at the 6 Moscow International Innovation Investment Show in 2006. The product was awarded the bronze medal.

Technological keywords

Iodine finding, iodine deficiency, iodine deficiency diseases, thyroid gland diseases.

Development Stage

• Experimental development stage
• Results of demonstration test available

Intellectual property rights

• Secret know-how

Range of applications

Thyroidology, medicine, sanitation and hygiene, biosafety.

Classifier Used at the EU Innovation Relay Centres

• Biological Sciences
• Environment & Safety

Preferable Regions

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Asia
• Africa
• Australia

Practical experience

Experimental and clinical tests were conducted.

Environmental impact

—

Type of collaboration sought

• Venture funding
• Joint venture
• License
• For sale

Terms and restrictions

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Support provided at transfer of the technology

• Documentation
• Personnel