Lungfish uses air sampling to identify pathogens circulating in shared indoor environments. The approach is non-invasive, privacy-preserving, and designed to provide timely insights.
Air sampling captures genetic material present in the air and analyzes it for pathogens of interest. Instead of testing individuals, it monitors shared environments to understand what may be circulating within a space.
No individual testing required, and no personal or identifiable data collected.
Respiratory viruses spread through the air often before symptoms appear, which makes clinical data a lagging indicator. Air sampling gives earlier signals for better decisions.
Supporting situational awareness without disrupting daily activities or operations.
Pathogen detection without individual testing. Only aggregated, deidentified data is collected.
We employ a range of testing methods, from targeted testing to sequencing, depending on the site's needs.
A small sampling device continuously pulls air through a filter that captures genetic material. Samples are analyzed and results are shared through reporting tools and dashboards.
Your starter kit arrives with all the supplies and instructions needed to collect, store and ship your samples.
Set up the provided air sampling device in your indoor space and collect your ambient air sample.
Ship your sample to our labs using the provided supplies. We cover all shipping costs and logistics.
Using both targeted testing and metagenomic sequencing, we identify the pathogens present in the sample.
Access your results through reports and dashboards that help you understand findings, monitor trends and make informed decisions.
Lungfish uses both targeted testing and metagenomic sequencing, so the same sample can answer questions about known pathogens and about threats nobody thought to look for.
Captures viral shedding from asymptomatic individuals, home-test users, and populations that do not seek or cannot access clinical care.
Complements clinical, laboratory and syndromic reporting with an early signal that helps direct outreach, provider alerts and healthcare preparedness.
Results are delivered through a private, password-protected dashboard and only published based on pre-agreed protocols.
Sampling results are made available through reporting tools and interactive dashboards. Partners can track pathogen activity, monitor trends over time, and compare signals across locations.
The Data Hub lets partner sites view their data and manage their organizations, users and devices, including collected samples and assays.
Visit your Data Hub →Schools, healthcare facilities, businesses, municipalities, research organizations and more can join the Lungfish network by participating in our air or wastewater sampling programs.
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