Phages have several advantages that can complement antibody-based methods, including longer shelf life and increased stability. The stability of phages is attributed to their unique structure and composition. They are highly resistant to environmental factors such as temperature and pH changes, allowing them to remain viable for extended periods of time. The long shelf life and increased stability of phages make them ideal for applications in diagnostics.

Phage-biosensors are as specific as other current detection methods. This specificity is due to the ability of phages to recognize and bind to specific target molecules, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. By engineering phages to bind to very specific target molecules, Aqsens Health can create biosensors that are highly sensitive and specific for the detection of those molecules.

Phage-biosensors are extremely cost-efficient, making them well applicable alongside other conventionally used detection methods. The low cost of biosensors arises from their simplicity, low production costs, reduced instrumentation needs, high stability, and scalability. These advantages make phage-based biosensors attractive for various applications in healthcare and diagnostics.

Phage-based sensors can be developed significantly faster than other types of sensors. They can be grown in standard bacterial cultures, with the option of scaling up production using bioreactors for larger quantities. They offer straightforward purification steps and easy scalability to high-throughput systems, and batch production can be readily adapted to different phage types and target bacteria. Quality control is easy throughout the whole process.