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Daktari CD4

last updated Jul 27, 2012

Overview

Implementing organization: 
Daktari Diagnostics
Legal Status: 
Private (unspecified)
Year Launched: 
Not Yet Launched
Stage: 
Pilot/startup stage
Income Level of Target Population: 
Bottom 20%, 20-60% (lower to lower-middle)

Funding

Primary Source of Funding: 
Donor
Funders: 
Merck Global Health Innovation Fund; Norwich Ventures ; Partners Innovation Fund.

Technology

Technology Used: 
Remote Diagnostic Tool
Technology Purpose: 
Improving Diagnosis and Treatment
Technology Partner(s): 
Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary: 

Daktari CD4 is a simple, accurate, and affordable CD4 cell counting system that delivers critical diagnostic test results to clinicians and patients across the globe.

Program goals/rationale: 

The lack of a simple-to-use, affordable CD4 diagnostic is considered a major barrier to control of the HIV pandemic. Daktari seeks to fill this need by providing a CD4 cell counting system that is portable and robust enough to be used anywhere, from a doctor’s office to the most remote settings.

Key program components: 

The Daktari CD4 System measures a critical blood test for HIV monitoring called the CD4 count. It consists of a rugged, hand-held, battery-powered instrument and inexpensive CD4 assay cartridge. A drop of blood from a fingerstick is placed into the cartridge, and the disposable cartridge is then inserted into the instrument. The CD4 count result is reported in 8 minutes. Total hands-on time is less than 20 seconds. The device is designed to be usable by anyone, anywhere and is currently in development and undergoing performance evaluations.

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