$LXXGF Configures MiQLab(TM) to Detect Variants of COVID-19 Pathogen

LexaGene Holdings (TSXV: LXG) (OTCQB: LXXGF), a molecular diagnostics company that develops fully automated rapid pathogen detection systems, today announced that it has successfully configured a MiQLab(TM) system to detect mutant sequences unique to the United Kingdom (“UK, B.1.1.7”) 1 and South African (“SA, B.1.351”) 2 variants of SARS-CoV-2, the pathogen that causes COVID-19.  “Just three weeks ago, we designed assays to detect the UK and SA variants to demonstrate proof-of-principle that these assays could be quickly ported onto the MiQLab,” said Dr. Jack Regan, LexaGene’s CEO and founder. “After just two full work days of having these reagents in-house, we verified our MiQLab could detect mutations associated with these variants. With proper FDA approvals, these tests could quickly be sent to MiQLabs operating at the point-of-care for faster detection, which would likely improve containment efforts for the spread of these new variants.”

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About LexaGene Holdings Inc.

LexaGene is a molecular diagnostics company that develops molecular diagnostic systems for pathogen detection and genetic testing for other molecular markers for on-site rapid testing in veterinary diagnostics, food safety and for use in open-access markets such as clinical research, agricultural testing and biodefense. End-users simply need to collect a sample, load it onto the instrument with a sample preparation cartridge, enter sample ID and press “go.” The MiQLab(TM) system delivers excellent sensitivity, specificity, and breadth of detection and can return results in approximately one hour. The unique open-access feature is designed for custom testing so that end-users can load their own real-time PCR assays onto the instrument to target any genetic target of interest. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexaGene.com.

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