Comparing Ionian's Technology to Competitors
| Operating Characteristics | Ionian's Technology, NEAR | Polymerase Chain Reaction | Lateral Flow Immunoassays |
| Easy to Use | Yes | No | Yes |
| Affordable | Yes | No | Yes |
| Rapid | Yes | No | Yes |
| Field-Use | Yes | No | Yes |
| Sensitivity | Yes | Yes | No |
| Specificity | Yes | Yes | No |