It's officially our third pandemic year, covid-19 cases are rising, and now, there's a testing shortage across the world. While getting tested for covid-19 or the new omicron variant after you've been exposed is essential. The at-home antigen tests may not be very effective. Trust me, no one loves having a swab pushed up their nose, but this coronavirus test isn't as scary as it looks. While it is almost impossible to get an at-home antigen test, we will soon be able to use your smartphone to detect possible pathogens.

American researchers have developed a new, cheaper, and more comfortable home covid-19 testing method in response to the frustrating shortage. The app Bacticount uses the "Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification" process to detect covid-19 through a saliva sample.

How to use it? To use it, users place a saliva sample into the test kit, add the reactive solution, and then place the testing cardboard with a LED light over the top. After this simple process, the user can detect any color reaction through a smartphone's camera.

In short, this appliance works like those rapid tests we buy on drugstores or Amazon. Based on Gizmodo's latest announcements, this device would be less than $100, plus $7 for every test kit used.

Due to the specific camera requirements, the app is currently only compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S9, but the developers expect to adjust this feature soon. Just in case you are looking for a new smartphone, we have a wide variety of Samsung equipment for sale. Contact GreenTek Solutions today!!