Cleaver Scientific has reported that its horizontal electrophoresis equipment is being used on the frontline of the UK fight against Ebola.
The Cleaver Scientific MultiSUB electrophoresis system featured in a recent ITV report on UK Government plans to step up Ebola screening of passengers arriving from West Africa at Heathrow and Gatwick airports as well as major rail stations.
At the Porton Down research centre in Wiltshire, UK, scientists are working on detecting and minimising the risk of the Ebola virus appearing in the UK.
Currently, researchers are analysing 10-15 blood samples per week taken from NHS patients, all to date have proved negative for Ebola.