Rapid Test

Evaluated by Paul-Ehrlich-Institut

Included in BfArM list

Registered in IFA list

General Information:

Currently there are two types of diagnostics tests available for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in human specimens: The molecular tests that detect the virus’s genetic material (RNA) and the antigen tests that detect specific viral proteins (known as antigens).

Nucleocapsid protein is the most abundant protein of coronavirus. During virion assembly, N protein binds to viral RNA and leads to formation of the helical nucleocapsid. Nucleocapsid protein is a highly immunogenic phosphoprotein also implicated in viral genome replication and in modulating cell signaling pathways. Because of the conservation of N protein sequence and its strong immunogenicity, the N protein of coronavirus is chosen as a diagnostic tool. The antigen (Nucleocapsid Protein, NP) is generally detectable during the acute phase of infection.

Lateral Flow kit characteristics:

  • Lateral flow in dip stick format available in 10 and 30 tests.
  • Clinical Evaluation Study with 370 specimens (prior confirmed with RT-PCR assay) showed: 96.33% sensitivity & 99.62% specificity
  • Clinical performance with 528 nasal specimens (prior confirmed with RT-PCR assay) showed: 98.59% sensitivity & 99.74% specificity
  • The test provides the option for nasal swab sampling for less patient discomfort
  • Visual interpretation of the results in 15 mins
  • Simple method, no need for special equipment
  • Rapid Test Ag 2019-nCov is confirmed to detect also the new dominant variants of SARS-CoV-2, known as the UK (B.1.1.7), South African (B.1.351) and Brazilian (P.1) variants
  • Shelf Life: 12 months | Storage 4-30 oC
  • The test has received the CE-IVD mark
  • Test should only be conducted by medical personnel
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Self Test

General Information:

Currently there are two types of diagnostics tests available for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in human specimens: The molecular tests that detect the virus’s genetic material (RNA) and the antigen tests that detect specific viral proteins (known as antigens).

Nucleocapsid protein is the most abundant protein of coronavirus. During virion assembly, N protein binds to viral RNA and leads to formation of the helical nucleocapsid. Nucleocapsid protein is a highly immunogenic phosphoprotein also implicated in viral genome replication and in modulating cell signaling pathways. Because of the conservation of N protein sequence and its strong immunogenicity, the N protein of coronavirus is chosen as a diagnostic tool. The antigen (Nucleocapsid Protein, NP) is generally detectable during the acute phase of infection.

Lateral Flow kit characteristics:

  • Lateral flow in dip stick format available in 10 and 30 tests.
  • Clinical Evaluation Study with 370 specimens (prior confirmed with RT-PCR assay) showed: 96.33% sensitivity & 99.62% specificity
  • Clinical performance with 528 nasal specimens (prior confirmed with RT-PCR assay) showed: 98.59% sensitivity & 99.74% specificity
  • The test provides the option for nasal swab sampling for less patient discomfort
  • Visual interpretation of the results in 15 mins
  • Simple method, no need for special equipment
  • Rapid Test Ag 2019-nCov is confirmed to detect also the new dominant variants of SARS-CoV-2, known as the UK (B.1.1.7), South African (B.1.351) and Brazilian (P.1) variants
  • Shelf Life: 12 months | Storage 4-30 oC
  • The test has received the CE-IVD mark
  • Test should only be conducted by medical personnel