Co-Diagnostics Secures Australian Patent for PCR Testing Platform
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 29 2025
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Source: PRnewswire
- Patent Protection Strengthened: Co-Diagnostics has been granted Australian Patent No. AU2022270084A1, marking the first patent for its novel Co-Dx PCR platform, which enhances the company's intellectual property in nucleic acid detection and analysis, thereby boosting its market competitiveness.
- Market Potential Enhanced: The patent specifically covers the design and operation of the Co-Dx PCR Pro™ instrument and test cups, aimed at facilitating high-quality PCR testing outside traditional laboratory settings to meet the growing market demand.
- Strategic Positioning: Following a record-breaking flu season in Australia, the patent grant provides strategic protection for Co-Dx's potential commercial partners to introduce or distribute the platform in the region, safeguarding its commercial potential.
- Technological Innovation: The Co-Dx PCR platform leverages patented Co-Primers® technology to deliver rapid, sensitive, and specific molecular diagnostics, promoting widespread applications in infectious disease testing and further solidifying the company's leadership in the molecular diagnostics field.
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Analyst Views on CODX
Wall Street analysts forecast CODX stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CODX is 1.50 USD with a low forecast of 1.50 USD and a high forecast of 1.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About CODX
Co-Diagnostics, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company, which develops, manufactures and markets diagnostics technologies. The Company’s technologies are utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests for its Co-Dx PCR platform and to locate genetic markers for use in applications other than infectious disease. Its diagnostics systems enable dependable, low-cost, molecular testing for organisms and genetic diseases by automating or simplifying historically complex procedures in both the development and administration of tests. It is developing a portable diagnostic device and test system designed for point-of-care and at-home use. The system consists of its PCR instrument that it refers to as the Co-Dx PCR Pro instrument, its proprietary diagnostic test cup system and a mobile application to be installed on the user’s mobile device.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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