Express test for antigen to Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

The specificity of the test is to identify the antigen of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19

Purpose of tests:

1. Used for preliminary screening examination of persons who have come into contact with patients with COVID-19 or belonging to groups at increased risk of infection;

2. Allows you to identify the audience of persons for further research;

3. Suitable for mass testing (in large teams).

Main characteristics:

1. Determination occurs on a smear from the back of the nasopharynx or pharynx.

2. The virus can be identified at the earliest stages when it is still only on the mucous membranes of a person

3. Manufacturer - Core Technology Co., Ltd, China

Benefits:

1. Simplicity of the procedure;

2. Fast obtaining of the result: in 15-30 minutes;

3. Testing takes place in front of the client;

4. Sensitivity 97.5%, specificity 100%;

5. Affordable price.

Test limitations:

1. This test is auxiliary in clinical diagnosis. Final positive test results must be confirmed by other methods, namely PCR diagnostics.

2. Cannot be used to confirm the absence of COVID-19 disease for border crossing, admission to the hospital.