I’d recommend googling for “ELISA kit”, and reading up on exactly how it works. My understanding is that it shouldn’t require particularly fancy equipment as long as the sample prep is simple (in particular, no microcentrifuge) and the signal is strong enough to read with the naked eye. If unpurified nasal wash/diluted mucus works and the signal is strong (as Anna suggests), then it should be viable.
There is a fair bit of complexity, but it’s the kind of complexity that involves lots of straightforward steps rather than anything confusing/difficult. Anna’s comments make me a lot more optimistic that it’s viable without any expensive equipment.
I’d recommend googling for “ELISA kit”, and reading up on exactly how it works. My understanding is that it shouldn’t require particularly fancy equipment as long as the sample prep is simple (in particular, no microcentrifuge) and the signal is strong enough to read with the naked eye. If unpurified nasal wash/diluted mucus works and the signal is strong (as Anna suggests), then it should be viable.
There is a fair bit of complexity, but it’s the kind of complexity that involves lots of straightforward steps rather than anything confusing/difficult. Anna’s comments make me a lot more optimistic that it’s viable without any expensive equipment.