Disease Surveillance & Outbreak Monitoring

From bioaerosols and water to clinical and agricultural specimens, achieve exponential concentration and unmatched speed across sample types , enabling rapid detection of critical threats like zoonotic diseases and avian influenza (H5N1).  Confidently identify and respond to high-consequence pathogens—anywhere, anytime. 

Effective disease surveillance is critical for detecting emerging biological threats and minimizing their impact on public health, agriculture, and ecosystems. As zoonotic and antimicrobial-resistant diseases continue to rise, the need for rapid, scalable detection of both viral and bacterial pathogens is more urgent than ever. Recent outbreaks—from antibiotic-resistant organisms to foodborne and environmental pathogens such as bird flu —underscore the importance of early, accurate monitoring across sectors.

InnovaPrep’s advanced sample preparation technologies enhance early detection by improving pathogen recovery from low-concentration samples. Our systems support a wide range of applications, including air, water, clinical, agricultural, and environmental surveillance—making them ideal for cross-sector monitoring and One Health strategies.

 

Whether tracking viral pathogens in livestock, identifying bacterial contamination in water systems, or supporting metagenomic surveillance during outbreaks, InnovaPrep enables fast, field-ready response. Optimized for microbial monitoring, metaviromics, and metagenomics, our tools give researchers and health authorities the speed and confidence to act early—protecting both people and animals from high-consequence threats.

applications & uses

Scientific Information

Building-Level Wastewater Surveillance for Virus Detection

Using advanced tools like the Concentrating Pipette™ and next-generation sequencing, the team fine-tuned their lab techniques and sampling schedule to get the most accurate picture possible. They collected samples frequently and matched them with patient data from electronic medical records.
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PATH-SAFE Program Employs FluidPrep™ and AirPrep™ Technologies

The multi-year program led by the Food Standards Agency, is focused on improving detection and monitoring of foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance from "farm to fork" across Great Britain
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From Coop to Cave: Inside the High-tech Hunt for H5N1 and Disease X

Their mission? To detect zoonotic pathogens, those that jump from animals to humans—such as coronaviruses, H5N1 bird flu, and other emerging, unidentified viruses that could potentially spark “Disease X,” 

what sets us apart

speed

Enables rapid, same-day results, same shift.

multi-target concentration

Capture multiple target organisms from large volumes.

culture independent

Concentration enables same-day or shift detection. 

There is not a better tool in the market for concentrating pathogens of which I am aware. 

Senior Research & Development Engineer

University of Utah

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The FluidPrep™ EasyElute™ Large Volume Concentration Kit is your solution for efficient sample concentration and immediate recovery from large sample volumes. It is designed to streamline your workflow and enhance assay sensitivity in detecting trace microorganisms and particles from fluid volumes of 5, 10, and 100+ L. The one-pass method uses robust filtration followed by instant sample recovery using InnovaPrep's patented Wet Foam Elution™ process delivering a highly concentrated sample that improves sensitivity for a range of downstream analytical methods - including culture, PCR, and sequencing - with unprecedented speed and efficiency.

Whether you're trying to detect viruses, bacteria, parasites, or other biological or synthetic targets, EasyElute™ offers efficient large volume concentration and recovery.

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Requires a pump for operation. For pump recommendations and specifications, visit our website:  EasyElute™ Large Volume Concentration Kit Specifications and Pump Reco – InnovaPrep

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