The detection kits and instruments are used by military and first responder teams around the world for on-the-spot analysis of biothreat agents
Idaho Technology has announced the release of a freeze-dried assay kit to detect crude ricin.
The ricin assay joins ITI's growing portfolio of freeze-dried detection kits used in conjunction with the company's Ruggedized Advanced Pathogen Identification Device (Rapid), Rapid LT, and Razor instrument.
Todd Ritter, chief corporate development officer, said, "Idaho Technology continues to add capability to its existing systems making our military and first responder customers better prepared to do their important work.
"Our goal is to keep these brave men and women mission-ready, and our new ricin assay will do just that".
Ricin is a poison made from castor beans; it is lethal even in small quantities.
In 2003 two letters containing ricin were sent through the mail, one to the White House.
Both letters were seized at the post office before anyone was exposed.
