NEW YORK, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching today,
Vault Health, a startup specializing in healthcare for men, has
turned focus to help fulfill demand for hard to get COVID-19 tests
in 48 states by working with RUCDR Infinite Biologics to provide a
first-of-its-kind FDA EUA-approved saliva test for COVID-19.
"This is not our core business, but we built our healthcare
platform to do good and we can't think of anything more important
than helping people get the answer they need now. We know
availability of COVID-19 testing has been inconsistent across the
US. This is frustrating for those that have symptoms and
anyone who is looking for an answer and peace of mind about their
health in these uncertain times. We are encouraged that the FDA
issued an Emergency Use Authorization to RUCDR Infinite Biologics
for this saliva test so we can immediately help people," said
Jason Feldman, CEO, Vault
Health.
The physician-ordered, provider-supervised and
physician-reported saliva collection test for COVID-19, which has
the same effectiveness as the swab test, is performed under the
supervision of a Vault healthcare provider through a video
telehealth visit eliminating the risk of person-to-person exposure
to the virus. This test is precise in detecting the SARS-CoV-2
virus, which causes COVID-19, and the expression of three genes
that are only found in the virus using a technique called qPCR.
Vault Health will also be following state and federal reporting
guidelines to provide requisite patient infection data to help the
work of health authorities as they continue to respond to this
unprecedented pandemic.
"We implemented and are supporting this test for three reasons.
Beyond the rapid and accurate testing of COVID-19, this test has
other crucial benefits: it expands the availability of testing
across the US, decreases the risk of medical professionals who are
currently directly exposed to the virus when performing a nasal
swab collection, and preserves precious personal protective
equipment (PPE) which is in limited supply. We are excited that
Vault Health is moving so fast to deliver this solution," said Dr.
Andrew Brooks, COO and Director of
Technology Development, RUCDR Infinite Biologics.
Vault Health streamlined the process for prescribing,
supervising and reporting results for the test:
- Complete an online form with personal information and questions
about COVID-19 symptoms, (must be at least 18 years old)
- Receive test kit via UPS overnight shipping
- Open box and follow instructions for a Zoom video conference
with Vault medical practitioner
- When instructed by the medical practitioner on the Zoom
conference, show the empty collection tube, then when instructed,
fill with saliva, cap tube releasing the preservation agent
- Ship back to lab in the pre-addressed UPS overnight pouch
provided
- Upon receipt at RUCDR's New
Jersey facility, the sample will be processed and lab
results will be available within 48-72 hours
Beginning today, Vault will make available thousands of tests a
week and will continue to scale up test availability as lab
capacity of RUCDR Infinite Biologics quickly expands.
US residents that are 18 years or older can visit
www.vaulthealth.com and order a lab test for $150, which covers cost for telemedicine,
operations, overnight shipping, test kit and lab processing, with
no profit to Vault Health.
About Vault
Vault is a performance healthcare service designed to
help men take control of their health through specialized in-home
treatments for a better body, better sex and better brain. Through
extensive education, professional medical evaluation, and
personalized treatment, Vault overcomes shortcomings in existing
men's healthcare offerings to help more men achieve optimal overall
health. To learn more about Vault and schedule an assessment, visit
www.vaulthealth.com.
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