In response to recent outbreaks of Chikungunya fever, Anbio Biotechnology has announced the launch of its Chikungunya IgM/IgG Rapid Test, offering clinicians and public health authorities a fast, accessible diagnostic tool at the point of care. As cases continue to rise across tropical and subtropical regions, timely detection and differentiation from other arboviral infections like Dengue and Zika remain critical.

The test, based on immunochromatographic technology, enables reliable qualitative detection of Chikungunya-specific antibodies in human serum, plasma, or whole blood. This addition strengthens Anbio’s infectious disease diagnostics portfolio and supports public health efforts in responding to emerging outbreaks.

In parallel, Anbio is advancing the boundaries of decentralised molecular diagnostics with the launch of its new AP-100 Ultra-Fast PCR system, designed to bring laboratory-grade testing capabilities directly to the point of care.

“Outbreaks demand speed. The AP-100 collapses hours of traditional PCR into minutes, without compromising accuracy,” said Michael Lau, CEO of Anbio Biotechnology.

The AP-100 utilises an advanced microfluidic thermal cycling system combined with high-efficiency enzymatic amplification chemistry, enabling direct processing of swab samples without the need for nucleic acid extraction. Its integrated design streamlines sample-to-result workflows, making it well-suited for deployment in both centralised laboratories and decentralised, point-of-care environments.