Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Detect-ION: Detect-ION revolutionizes healthcare through breakthrough chip-scale mass spectrometry technology that delivers molecular point of care diagnostics. Their ultra-compact platform miniaturizes traditional lab equipment to provide rapid, non-invasive analysis of liquids, solids, and aerosols directly at the point of need. Using next-generation sensors and AI automation, the system enables early disease detection through breath analysis, delivering lab-quality results in minutes rather than days for improved patient outcomes. ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://detect-ion.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Detect-ION Launches Collaborative Project to Develop Breath-Based Diagnostics for Pneumonia-Causing Pathogens](https://detect-ion.com/detect-ion-launches-collaborative-project-to-develop-breath-based-diagnostics-for-pneumonia-causing-pathogens/): Tampa, FL — December 15, 2025 — Detect-ION, LLC, a health-tech startup based in Tampa, FL, today announced a collaborative project with the Infectious Diseases Division at Mayo Clinic Florida funded through the Mayo Clinic Advanced Innovation Research (MC-AIR) program. The project aims to develop a non-invasive breath test for detecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa – one of the leading causes of pneumonia in lung transplant recipients and patients with structural lung diseases. - [Detect-ION Launches Onsite Breath Research Lab in Tampa  ](https://detect-ion.com/detect-ion-launches-onsite-breath-research-lab-in-tampa/): — September 22, 2025 — Tampa-based deep-tech innovator Detect-ION today announced the official opening of its Breath Research Lab, marking a milestone in the company’s mission to develop fast, non-invasive diagnostics for safer and healthier lives through early disease detection, chemical threat detection, and environmental monitoring.   - [Detect-ION and Moffitt Cancer Center Collaborate to Revolutionize Lung Cancer Early Detection](https://detect-ion.com/detect-ion-and-moffitt-cancer-center-collaborate-to-revolutionize-lung-cancer-early-detection/): The pilot project partnership envisions breath diagnostics to be an in-home screening that is fast, inexpensive, and as easy as blowing up a balloon - [Detect-ION announces new funding to revolutionize health diagnostics in low-income regions](https://detect-ion.com/detect-ion-announces-new-funding-to-revolutionize-health-diagnostics-in-low-income-regions/): TAMPA, Fla., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Detect-ION, with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will apply its cutting-edge breath diagnostic technology in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), further driving its vision to develop and apply mass spectrometry for the masses. This visionary project will leverage Detect-ION's chip-scale mass spectrometry for point-of-care breath diagnostics in LMICs, with an initial focus on detecting malaria and tuberculosis (TB) in human subjects across central Africa. - [Detect-ION Bags High-Profile IARPA PICARD Research Contract to Develop Game-Changing Sensor for Rapid Detection of Aerosolized Chemical Threats](https://detect-ion.com/detect-ion-bags-high-profile-iarpa-picard-research-contract-to-develop-game-changing-sensor-for-rapid-detection-of-aerosolized-chemical-threats/): TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Detect-ION, the pioneering Deep-Tech startup, has secured a groundbreaking research contract from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) to revolutionize the way aerosolized chemical threats are detected and identified. With the rise in terrorist attacks, industrial accidents, and military situations, the U.S. government and intelligence community are in desperate need of cutting-edge technology to swiftly and accurately identify dangerous chemical particulates. - [DoD partners with Detect-Ion to develop Point-of-Care Breath Diagnostics for Early Detection of Infected Warfighters](https://detect-ion.com/dod-partners-with-detect-ion-to-develop-point-of-care-breath-diagnostics-for-early-detection-of-infected-warfighters/): Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) want to use Detect-Ion's chip scale mass spectrometry to analyze exhaled human breath in real time for early warning of infections to enhance mission readiness. - [Diagnosing Early Infection Presymptom With A Single Breath](https://detect-ion.com/diagnosing-early-infection-presymptom-with-a-single-breath/): Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the Defense Innovation Unit Launch the EXHALE Program - [NYC Subway Sensors Could Provide Early Warning for Potential Chemical and Biological Threats](https://detect-ion.com/nyc-subway-sensors-could-provide-early-warning-for-potential-chemical-and-biological-threats/): Public transportation is the backbone of a city. It moves people safely and quickly from place to place for work, school, events, meetings, and running errands. It connects businesses and families together. - [TBTI Welcomes 3 New Tech Start-ups](https://detect-ion.com/tbti-welcomes-3-new-tech-start-ups/): The Tampa Bay Technology Incubator (TBTI) has welcomed three new start-ups who will diversify the portfolio of high-technology bio-life science companies in the incubator. Each of them are led by innovative founders, who have acquired extensive experience in their respective fields. The three new resident companies will provide key solutions to critical global issues starting right here in the Tampa Bay ecosystem. ## Pages - [Services](https://detect-ion.com/resources-2/): Detect-ION operates an analytical chemistry lab built around an Agilent 8890 GC and Agilent 7250 Q-TOF high-resolution mass spectrometer coupled to a Markes TD100-xr automated thermal desorption system. This platform delivers reference-grade characterization of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs/SVOCs) across breath, environmental, and industrial applications, for untargeted discovery, targeted ID, or method development. DI uses this state-of-the-art analytical system to validate our field-portable CLARION platform, giving our team deep, hands-on experience translating lab-grade chemical analysis into real-world, point-of-need applications. - [Case Studies](https://detect-ion.com/case-studies/): Case Studies Breath as a Gateway into Warfighter Health and Mission Preparedness March 16, 2026case study - [Publications](https://detect-ion.com/publications/): Publications Point-of-Care Breath Volatile Organic Compound Analysis as a Tool for Lung Cancer Screening: A Pilot Feasibility Study medRxiv, 2026publicationIn-situ and instantaneous detection of aerosolized chemical threats using chip-scale mass spectrometry SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Conference, 2025publication - [Tech Flyers](https://detect-ion.com/tech-flyers/): Tech Flyers True Story of a True Unknown! Published: August 21, 2026tech flyerWe Tried to Fool Our TB Test! Published: September 1, 2026tech flyer - [Breath Research Laboratory](https://detect-ion.com/capabilities/breath-research-laboratory/): Breath Research Laboratory at Detect-ION - [High Resolution Mass Spectrometry](https://detect-ion.com/capabilities/high-resolution-mass-spectrometry/): Detect-ION Lab in Tampa, FL - [Capabilities](https://detect-ion.com/capabilities/): Learn More »  - [Whitepapers](https://detect-ion.com/white-papers/): White Papers Closing the Diagnostic Gap: Validating CLARION for Malaria and Tuberculosis in the Republic of Congo Published: June 10, 2026white paperMultiplexed Respiratory Infection Screening for Warfighter Readiness and Global Health Published: August 12, 2026white paperBreath Analysis at the Point of Care for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Detection Published: August 24, 2026white paper - [Posters](https://detect-ion.com/posters/): Posters Fieldable GC-MS for Biothreat Detection, Warfighter Health and CBRNE Sensing Biotechnology and Resilient Human Systems Workshop, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, 2026 PosterIn-situ and instantaneous detection of aerosolized chemical threats using chip-scale mass spectrometry SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Conference, 2025PosterChip-Scale Mass Spectrometry for Point-of-Care Breath Diagnostics ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, 2025PosterChemometric Techniques for the Automated Batch Processing of GC-MS Data for Chemical Identification and Supervised Model Development ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, 2025PosterWhat’s In Your Water?   ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, 2024 Poster - [Resources](https://detect-ion.com/resources/): Learn More »  - [Opt-out preferences](https://detect-ion.com/opt-out-preferences/): This page was last changed on March 6, 2026, last checked on March 6, 2026 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the United States. - [Healthcare Application](https://detect-ion.com/healthcare/): Every exhale carries volatile compounds reflecting metabolism, infection, inflammation, and disease. Breath diagnostics decodes this real-time biochemical fingerprint to deliver fast, non-invasive health insights. It enables early detection, continuous monitoring, and personalized care—without needles or labs—transforming healthcare from reactive testing to proactive prevention, simply by breathing. - [Applications](https://detect-ion.com/applications/): Applications From Battlefield to Bedside & BeyondHealthcare Early disease detection: lung cancer, infections & metabolic disorders Improved patient comfort & compliance Sports & wellness metrics tracking Learn More » Security & Defense Real-time identification of chemical warfare agents, explosives & toxic substances Field-based threat detection Exposure analysis Public Safety  Emergency responder safety Law enforcement support & illicit substance control Workplace safety & compliance Precision Agriculture  Early detection of pests, diseases, and environmental threats  Data for harvesting, storage, and distribution decisions Novel crop hazard identification Environmental Monitoring  Air pollution and hazardous emissions tracking Air quality assessment in urban and industrial areas Community wastewater monitoring for infection levels Water Quality Assurance  Drinking water contamination detection Chemical spills & environmental hazards identification Regulatory compliance Explore Research - [Accessibility](https://detect-ion.com/accessibility/): Detect-ION is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive experience that allows everyone to access our ion detection solutions and educational resources with ease and independence. - [Privacy Policy](https://detect-ion.com/privacy-policy/): Detect-ION ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected through our website, services, and interactions with our technology solutions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our detection and diagnostic technologies. - [Detect-ION](https://detect-ion.com/): Revolutionizing Detection - [Research](https://detect-ion.com/research/): Published: March 16, 2025 - [Terms of Use](https://detect-ion.com/terms-of-use/): Welcome to Detect-ION. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Detect-ION website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Detect-ION ("we," "us," or "our"). - [Contact](https://detect-ion.com/contact/): Detect-ION is an innovative molecular diagnostics company. Our expert team is here to discuss your specific needs and provide tailored solutions. Reach out today or learn more below. - [Press](https://detect-ion.com/press/) - [Innovation](https://detect-ion.com/innovation/): Infectious diseases—natural or weaponized—threaten public health, military readiness, and global stability. Traditional Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) offers gold-standard accuracy for detecting infections via volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) in exhaled breath, sweat and other bodily fluids. Today’s process, however, is slow, expensive, and lab dependent. This means infectious diseases go undetected longer leading to wider community spread, delay diagnoses, higher healthcare costs, missed opportunities for prevention, limited frontline access, and increased national security risks.  - [About](https://detect-ion.com/about/): Founded in October 2021, we operate from a state-of-the-art 4,000-square-foot laboratory in Tampa, FL, where we tackle high-value detection challenges requiring expertise in organic chemistry, biochemistry, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, vacuum technology, data analytics, low-power electronics, system engineering, and artificial intelligence in healthcare applications. Our innovative medical diagnostic systems integrate advanced mass spectrometry with AI medical diagnosis capabilities to drive healthcare innovation. ## Timeline Stories - [Identifying Breath-based Biomarkers for Pneumonia](https://detect-ion.com/cool_timeline/identifying-breath-based-biomarkers-for-pneumonia/): Detect-ION partners with Mayo Clinic Florida to evaluate the potential of breath to detect Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) – a major cause of pneumonia in high-risk and immunocompromised patients. - [Scaling Up: New Headquarters](https://detect-ion.com/cool_timeline/scaling-up-new-headquarters/): Detect-ION expands our operations to centrally located 4,000 square-foot state-of-the-art laboratory in Tampa, FL. - [Launching Our Lab](https://detect-ion.com/cool_timeline/launching-our-lab/): Detect-ION inaugurates our first instrumentation lab at USF Connect, establishing a dedicated space for R&D to advance our sensor technology. - [Joining TBTI](https://detect-ion.com/cool_timeline/joining-tbti/): Detect-ION is inducted into the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator, USF's catalyst for the creation and development of high-technology companies. Go Bulls! - [Launching Our On-Site Breath Research Lab](https://detect-ion.com/cool_timeline/launched-on-site-breath-diagnostics-lab/): Detect-ION opened our on-site Breath Research Lab facility to advance real-time breath diagnostics research.  - [Tackling the Lung Cancer Survival Rate](https://detect-ion.com/cool_timeline/moffitt-cancer-detection-partnership/): Detect-ION partners with Moffitt Cancer Center to develop lung cancer breath diagnostics. - [HRMS Investment](https://detect-ion.com/cool_timeline/hrms-investment-for-biomarker-discovery/): Detect-ION invests in high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) to facilitate breath biomarker discovery and point-of-care breath diagnostics pilots. - [Going Global: Gates Foundation](https://detect-ion.com/cool_timeline/gates-foundation-breath-diagnostics-grant/): The Gates Foundation selects Detect-ION to conduct a breath diagnostics trial for malaria and tuberculosis in low- and middle-income countries.  - [Aerosol Detection: PICARD Program](https://detect-ion.com/cool_timeline/iarpa-picard-program-selection/): Detect-ION is selected by IARPA to lead a multi-organizational team to develop an aerosolized chemical threat detection capability for the U.S. intelligence community under the PICARD program.  - [First Contract: EXHALE Program](https://detect-ion.com/cool_timeline/dtra-exhale-program-award/): Detect-ION wins it's first major contact: DTRA and DIU's EXHALE Program award to develop rapid, non-invasive breath diagnostics for pre-symptomatic infections. - [The Detect-ION Disruption](https://detect-ion.com/cool_timeline/the-detect-ion-disruption/): From the ashes of SRI International's CBRNE System Laboratory, Detect-ION is founded with a bold mission: to democratize mass spectrometry.  ## Portfolio - [Breath as a Gateway into Warfighter Health and Mission Preparedness](https://detect-ion.com/portfolio-item/breath-as-a-gateway-into-warfighter-health-and-mission-preparedness/): Imagine breathing into a compact device that can screen for several respiratory infection types simultaneously in just minutes. With a swift diagnosis, you can quarantine, begin treatment, and help prevent community spread.