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

Monitoring the Air of Hospital Environments Reveals Vast Bacterial Species
An AirPrep™ sampler was used to collect samples from various areas of a hospital, including patient rooms in a COVID-19 ward during the pandemic and detecting a vast number of bacterial species. “This efficient sampling method improves understanding of hospital air quality, potential transmission routes, and infection control measures. Ultimately, it contributes to enhanced safety for both patients and staff in healthcare settings.”
Scientific Information

Target Enrichment Metaviromics Enables Comprehensive Surveillance of Coronaviruses
The Concentrating Pipette method provided nearly three logs more in read acquisition. This substantial increase in data accuracy was pivotal in identifying potential intermediate hosts and reservoirs for coronaviruses.
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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

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 one-pass method uses robust filtration followed by instant sample recovery using InnovaPrep's patented Wet Foam Elution™ process delivering a highly concentrated sample ideal for detection by culture, PCR, sequencing, and more – with unprecedented speed and efficiency. For applications needing rapid, reliable sample concentration, this system provides a faster, simpler alternative to traditional culture enrichment, centrifugation, and ultracentrifugation methods.

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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, 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 detection by any analysis method - 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 unparalleled ease-of-use and performance. 

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Surface Sampling

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