Measuring omicrons in breath with Vira-Pore

In order to measure the highly infectious new coronavirus variant Omikron in the breath and for the possible detection of other viruses, we offer the new Vira-Pore sampling cassette, we offer a precise coronavirus air sampling is available. Available from our online store, the Vira-Pore sampling cassette available from our online shop can be used in conjunction with one of the GSA measuring devices SG10-2, SG10-2A and SG12.


Advantages of coronavirus air sampling – with Vira-Pore

With the Vira-Pore sampling cassette, it is possible to collect the highly infectious coronavirus variant“Omikron” as well as other prevalent coronavirus variants such as “Delta” for samples. The sample collected on the ZePore tm filter can then be precisely determined by a cooperation laboratory in Germany. In this way, coronaviruses can be precisely detected indoors using Vira-Pore. Depending on the size of the room, more measuring devices may be required.

One of the advantages of using Vira-Pore is that it is not necessary to carry out complex rapid tests on people. With a so-called mass test, it is possible to test indoor spaces for the presence of coronavirus, whereby entire groups of people are tested at once.


GSA measuring devices SG10-2, SG10-2A and SG12 suitable for Vira-Pore filter cassette

The Vira-Pore sampling cassette with the replaceable ZePoretm filters for the samples must be inserted into a suitable measuring device. Our GSA measuring devices store offers the following measuring devices suitable for air measurement SG10-2, SG10-2A or the SG12 to.

When using the Vira-Pore with the corresponding measuring devices, the coronavirus air sampling is usually so quiet that there is no interference. Therefore, the use for testing for coronaviruses indoors, even while people are inside, is unproblematic. It is therefore also suitable for use in ongoing (production) operations indoors, in school classes, in offices, in hospitals and nursing wards and in many other areas where people come together and can become infected.


With the Vira-Pore can also be used to check whether ventilation or air purification devices already installed in your home effectively clean the air (from coronaviruses). This gives you proof of whether they are also effectively cleaning your indoor air and protecting you from possible infection.

Another decisive advantage is that the coronavirus air sampling with our GSA measuring devices with Vira Pore can be carried out within around 10 minutes. The filters are then analyzed in a PCR procedure by a special laboratory in Germany. This means that other dangerous coronavirus mutations can also be tested. In addition, rapid tests are not always valid for the current detection of coronaviruses in many cases.


Omikron – the new global coronavirus variant

The new coronavirus variant“Omikron” was first detected in Botswana and South Africa and is already dominant worldwide. The SARS-CoV-2 variant Omikron is a variant of the betacoronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which was classified as a variant of concern (VOC) on November 26, 2021. It was thus given the name Omikron. As early as the end of November 2021, “Omikron” was detected in Germany by rice harvesters from South Africa. Since then, it has been rapidly replacing the previously dominant “Delta” variant.


It is now known that the Omikron virus variant has a milder course of disease compared to the previous “Delta variant”. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA, dated December 31, 2021) has found that the risk of hospitalization is about a third lower with “Omikron” in around 500,000 cases. Other studies also point to the milder course of Omikron. In most cases, only the upper respiratory tract such as the throat and nose are affected, meaning that in many cases the lungs are less affected. However, due to the massive global spread and the easier infection compared to the “delta variant”, there will still be many more severe cases of the disease. This will continue to place a heavy burden on the healthcare system, and mutants can also develop into a serious health hazard.


Perform coronavirus air sampling with Vira-Pore sampling cassette

Would you like to test your indoor spaces for coronavirus with the Vira-Pore sampling cassette and matching GSA measuring devices SG10-2, SG10-2A or the SG12 test? With Vira-Pore it is possible to measure the new variant Omikron in the breath, to carry out a mass test or even in the absence of people the coronavirus air sampling in previously used indoor spaces. We would be happy to provide you with further detailed information. You are welcome to communicate your request in advance via the contact of the GSA measuring devices online store.


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