SHIELD ILLINOIS SALIVA TEST
SHIELD Illinois is a screening testing program and infrastructure that deploys the University of Illinois’ innovative saliva test across the state.
SHIELD ILLINOIS SALIVA TEST
SHIELD Illinois is a screening testing program and infrastructure that deploys the University of Illinois’ innovative saliva test across the state.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
The SHIELD Illinois test costs $20-$30, compared to $100+ for a standard nasal swab test. SHIELD Illinois testing is free to nearly all school districts in Illinois.
The saliva-based test is non-invasive and does not need medically trained personnel to collect samples.
Current notification time for the saliva test is less than 24 hours, compared to a 2-3 day turnaround time for most currently available tests.
LAB NETWORK
SHIELD Illinois has developed a network of dedicated labs across the state, which ensures it can provide fast results.
PER PUPIL DOLLAR IN COVID RELIED PLANS
The three Covid-19 relief packages that passed since March 2020 are delivering far more federal,money than typically flows to K-12 schools through key federal budget sources.
CARES Act
Title I/IDEA,(2019-20)
CRRSA
American,Rescue Plan
$270
per pupil
Passed March 2020
Obligated by
September 2022
$270
per pupil
Passed March 2020
Obligated by
September 2023
$270
per pupil
Passed March 2020
Obligated by
September 2023
$270
per pupil
Passed March 2020
Obligated by
September 2024
Estimates calculated by Edunomics Lab
Our Process
SHIELD Illinois is a screening testing program and infrastructure that deploys the University of Illinois’ innovative saliva test across the state.
Step 1
After checking in at the collection area, an individual deposits a small amount of saliva into a vial using a funnel. The person then screws on the vial’s cap and moves toward the exit.
Step 2
The person then places their vial into a rack, sanitizes their hands, and leaves the collection area. The entire process typically takes less than five minutes.
Step 3
After checking in at the collection area, an individual deposits a small amount of saliva into a vial using a funnel. The person then screws on the vial’s cap and moves toward the exit.
Step 1
After checking in at the collection area, an individual deposits a small amount of saliva into a vial using a funnel. The person then screws on the vial’s cap and moves toward the exit.
Step 3
Samples are then transported to one of our SHIELD Illinois labs. The samples are then tested according to the covidSHIELD process, which has emergency use authorization from the FDA.
Recent AnnouNcEments
FDA Emergency Use Authorization
The University of Illinois System received emergency use authorization (EUA) on Feb. 24, 2021, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for covidSHIELD, its innovative saliva-based COVID-19 test. covidSHIELD requires only a small sample of saliva and detects three genes of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, with very high sensitivity and specificity.
Resources
Back
ground
SHIELD Illinois uses a saliva-based test that is easy to administer, scalable, sensitive and specific to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
It was designed by Urbana-Champaign researchers Martin Burke, Paul Hergenrother, Timothy Fan, Fadi Alnaji, Christopher Brooke, Kelsie Green, Robin Holland, Diana Rose Ranoa, and Leyi Wang, who created a testing strategy they named SHIELD.
This effort was supported by Chancellor Robert Jones, Provost Andreas Cangellaris, Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Susan Martinis and their leadership team.This effort was supported by Chancellor Robert Jones, Provost Andreas Cangellaris, Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Susan Martinis and their leadership team.
This method of targeting, testing, and telling is currently being used at all three universities within the University of Illinois System. SHIELD Illinois is working to deploy this testing strategy throughout Illinois and nationwide. Read more about the Illinois-developed saliva-based test.
Current notification time for the saliva test is only 12 to 24 hours whereas turnaround time for currently available tests is around two to three days, or longer.
The test produces rapid results at costs significantly below current alternatives such as nasal swabs. Through cost and speed advantages, the saliva tests can increase access to testing and control spread of the virus by identifying pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic carriers.
About Our Test
Developed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, covidSHIELD requires only a small amount of saliva from an individual and provides results within 24 hours.
SHIELD Illinois’ leadership team has decades of experience leading complex, fast-moving organizations, which has helped create a nimble team that can mobilize resources quickly to protect Illinois communities.
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