Irish firm's $10 test kit has potential to revolutionise HIV management

A Co Clare firm has developed a disposable test kit with the potential to revolutionise HIV management worldwide, writes Trish Dromey.

Developing a disposable test kit with the potential to revolutionise HIV management across the globe, Co Clare company AltraTech has announced plans to raise €5m in funding.

“We aim to be first to market with a $10 disposable, battery-operated test kit which doesn’t require refrigeration. We are targeting a €500m emerging global market,’’ says AltraTech CEO and co-founder Tim Cummins.