Date:
September 10, 2024
Category:
SARS-CoV-2 antigen test (swab)
This rapid chromatographic immunoassay provides qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigens in swabs of the oral cavity, nasopharynx or nose. The SARS-CoV-2 test is essential to control the spread of COVID-19, an acute respiratory disease that can infect even asymptomatic individuals. Early detection by rapid tests such as this immunoassay helps to rapidly identify infected individuals so that they can be isolated and treated in time. This is particularly important to prevent outbreaks and to protect vulnerable populations, as COVID-19 can cause severe complications. Rapid tests also help healthcare providers to make informed decisions, reduce the burden on healthcare systems and reduce the spread of the virus in communities.
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What is this test?
The SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid test detects the nucleocapsid protein of the COVID-19 causative agent in a nasopharyngeal or nasal swab. It helps to identify active infection within minutes in symptomatic patients in primary care, emergency departments, and for infection control purposes. A negative result does not rule out infection.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 15 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 90.1–99 %
- Specificity
- 99–99.7 %
- Accuracy
- 97–99.6 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-AR7YME | Swab | Cup | 10 tests |
| AF-NWDASP | Saliva (oral fluid) | Cassette | 20 tests |
| AF-B3HR6C | Saliva (oral fluid) | Device | 20 tests |
| AF-FXYKHU | Nasopharyngeal swab | Strip (200 tests) | 50 tests |
| AF-SA7KW9 | Swab | Cassette | 20 tests |
| AF-NPTKX9 | Saliva (oral fluid) | Device | 20 tests |
| AF-RX35D8 | Nasal swab | Cassette | 20 tests |
Accuracy, sensitivity and specificity
| Oropharyngeal swab | Sensitivity: 95.76 % | Specificity: 99.38 % | |
| Nasopharyngeal swab | Sensitivity: 97.4 % | Specificity: 99.1 % | |
| Nasal swab | Sensitivity: 97.4 % | Specificity: 99.1 % | |