We perform the SalivaDirect™ and OpenSeq Variant NGS diagnostic testing methods at our CLIA-certified laboratory in Chicago. qRT-PCR tests (also called PCR or qPCR) are the gold standard for diagnostic testing.
Z2 Labs provides a fully comprehensive end-to-end solution for SARS-CoV-2 testing. Both saliva and nasopharyngeal tests are processed at the laboratory. We’re working day and night with a singular goal to make COVID-19 testing accessible to everyone, regardless of income.
Z2 Labs partners with local, regional, and national diagnostic labs to serve their communities’ diagnostic needs by providing development support, clinical expertise, and IT infrastructure. For more information on our areas of expertise
Z2 Labs customizes testing programs to meet your groups’ needs for businesses, events, concerts, schools, educational communities, hotels, and future COVID-19 surge needs. Our goal is to help make your workplace, school, and community safe with ongoing access to accurate and fast COVID-19 testing.
End-To-End Solution
We provide equipment, supplies, and expertise to meet your needs–
when you partner with Z2 Labs.
Setup PO and receive SALIVA DIRECT kits for 2-3 weeks of testing
Unsupervised, self-collected tests make for fast and easy sample collection
Minimal site requirements
Six- to ten-day setup timeframe
We provide a user-friendly portal for requisitioning tests
Easy, user-friendly interface to capture patient data
Barcoded specimen samples provide accurate tracking
Collect samples and ship via your preferred transportation
Samples shipped same day or overnight. Local delivery/pickup service to Neelyx Labs-Chicago
Saliva collection is fast and simple requiring 15 minutes/sample
SALIVA DIRECT and nasopharyngeal specimens processed at the Laboratory
RT-PCR Capacity >15, 000 tests/day
SEQUENCING Capacity > 1,000 tests/day
We use cutting-edge, whole-genome, deep sequencing to determine the COVID-19 variant
Scalable LIMS based on Google Cloud platform with seamless integration with client information systems
Fast and accurate results provided within 24 hours to individuals through email and business via custom interface
RT-PCR turnaround time <24hrs
Variant sequencing additional <24hrs turnaround time
Phone helpline available for questions
Expedited results processing available for outbreak response
Tests We Run
