- Self-testing for COVID-19 infection with lateral movement assay SARS-CoV-2 rapidĀ antigenĀ detectionĀ testsĀ (RDT), offers rapid outcomes and will allow frequent and intensive testing in the neighborhood, thereby bettering the management of SARS-CoV-2. The goal of this examine was to judge the efficiency ofĀ nasalĀ mid-turbinate self-testing utilizing RDT for individuals suspected with COVID-19 in the neighborhood.
- Participants visiting a municipal SARS-CoV-2 testing centre, obtained self-testing kits containing both the BD Veritor System (BD-RDT) or Roche SARS-CoV-2Ā antigenĀ detection take a look at (Roche-RDT). Oro-nasopharyngeal swabs had been collected from the individuals for qRT-PCR testing. As a proxy for contagiousness, viral tradition was carried out on a range of qRT-PCR constructive samples to find out the Ct-value at which the probability of a constructive tradition was dropping under 0.5 (Ct-value cut-off). Sensitivity and specificity of self-testing had been in comparison with qRT-PCR with a Ct-value under the Ct worth cut-off. Determinants independently related with a false-negative self-test end result had been decided.
- A complete of 3,201 individuals had been included (BD-RDT n=1595; Roche-RDT n=1606). Sensitivity and specificity of self-testing in comparison with the qRT-PCR outcomes with a Ct-value under the Ct-value cut-off was 78.4% (95% CI:73.2-83.5) and 99.4% (95%CI: 99.1-99.7) respectively. The next age was independently related with a false-negativeĀ self-testing end result with an odds ratio of 1.024 (95%CI:1.003-1.044).
- Self-testing utilizing at present out there RDT’s has a excessive specificity and Roche rapid antigen test sensitivity comparatively excessive sensitivity to establish people with aĀ excessive likelihood of contagiousness.
A Rapid, High-Sensitivity SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Immunoassay to Aid Diagnosis of Acute COVID-19 at the Point of Care: A Clinical Performance Study
- The LumiraDx extreme acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Ā antigenĀ take a look at, which makes use of a high-sensitivity, microfluidic immunoassay to detect the nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2, was evaluated for diagnosing acute coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19) in adults and kids throughout point-of-care settings (NCT04557046).
- Two paired anterior nasal swabs or two paired nasopharyngeal swabs had been collected from every participant. Swabs had beenĀ take a look ated by the LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2Ā antigentake a look atĀ and in contrast with real-time polymerase chain response (rt-PCR; Roche cobas 6800 platform). Sensitivity, specificity and probability ratios had been calculated. Results had been stratified on the foundation of gender, age, period of signs, and rt-PCR cycle threshold.
- Out of the 512 individuals, aged 0-90 years, of this potential validation examine, 414 (81%) had been symptomatic for COVID-19 and 123 (24%) swabs had been constructive for SARS-CoV-2 primarily based on rt-PCRĀ take a look ating. Compared with rt-PCR, the 12-min nasal swabĀ take a look atĀ had 97.6% sensitivity and 96.6% specificity, and nasopharyngeal swab had 97.5% sensitivity and 97.7% specificity, inside 12 days of symptom onset, representing the interval of infectivity. All (100%) samples detected inside 33 rt-PCR cycles had been additionally recognized utilizing theĀ antigenĀ take a look at. Results had been constant throughout age and gender. The person error price of theĀ take a look atĀ system when utilized by minimally educated operators was 0.7% (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.1-3.7%).

The rapid, high-sensitivity assay utilizing nasopharyngeal or anterior nasal sampling might supply important enhancements for diagnosing acute SARS-CoV-2 infection in clinic- and community-based settings. COVID-19; LumiraDxĀ antigenĀ take a look at; Rt-PCR; SARS-Co.
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the basic inhabitants by three prevailing rapidĀ antigenĀ tests
RapidĀ antigenĀ diagnosticĀ testsĀ (Ag-RDTs) are the most generally used point-of-careĀ testsĀ for detecting SARS-CoV-2 infection. Since the accuracy might have altered by adjustments in SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology, indications for testing, sampling and testing procedures, and roll-out of COVID-19 vaccination, we evaluated the efficiency of three prevailing SARS-CoV-2 Ag-RDTs.
- In this cross-sectional examine, we consecutively enrolled people aged >16 years presenting for SARS-CoV-2 testing at three Dutch public well being service COVID-19 take a look at websites. In the first part, individuals underwent both BD-Veritor System (Becton Dickinson), PanBio (Abbott), or SD-Biosensor (Roche Diagnostics) testing with routine sampling procedures. In a subsequent part, individuals underwent SD-Biosensor testing with a much less invasive sampling technique (mixed oropharyngeal-nasal [OP-N] swab). Diagnostic accuracies had been assessed in opposition to molecular testing.
- Six thousand 9 hundred fifty-five of 7005 individuals (99%) with outcomes from each an Ag-RDT and a molecular reference take a look at had been analysed. SARS-CoV-2 prevalence and general sensitivities had been 13% (188/1441) and 69% (129/188, 95% CI 62-75) for BD-Veritor, 8% (173/2056) and 69% (119/173, 61-76) for PanBio, and 12% (215/1769) and 74% (160/215, 68-80) for SD-Biosensor with routine sampling and 10% (164/1689) and 75% (123/164, 68-81) for SD-Biosensor with OP-N sampling. In these symptomatic or asymptomatic at sampling, sensitivities had been 72-83% and 54-56%, respectively.
- Above a viral load cut-off (ā„5.2 log10Ā SARS-CoV-2 E-gene copies/mL), sensitivities had been 86% (125/146, 79-91) for BD-Veritor, 89% (108/121, 82-94) for PanBio, and 88% (160/182, 82-92) for SD-Biosensor with routine sampling and 84% (118/141, 77-89) with OP-N sampling. Specificities had been >99% for allĀ testsĀ in most analyses. Sixty-one per cent of false-negative Ag-RDT individuals returned for testing inside 14 days (median: Three days, interquartile vary 3) of whom 90% examined constructive.
- Overall sensitivities of three SARS-CoV-2 Ag-RDTs had been 69-75%, growing to ā„86% above a viral load cut-off. The decreased sensitivity amongst asymptomatic individuals and excessive positivity price throughout follow-up in false-negative Ag-RDT individuals emphasise the want for schooling of the public about the significance of re-testing after an preliminary damaging Ag-RDT ought to signs develop. For SD-Biosensor, the diagnostic accuracy with OP-N and deep nasopharyngeal sampling was related; adopting the extra handy sampling technique would possibly cut back the threshold for skilled testing.
Performance of the LumiraDx Microfluidic Immunofluorescence Point-of-Care SARS-CoV-2Ā AntigenĀ TestĀ in Asymptomatic Adults and Children
The LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 AgĀ TestĀ has beforehand been proven to precisely detect extreme acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in people symptomatic for coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19). This analysis investigated the LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 AgĀ TestĀ as an support in the analysis of SARS-CoV-2 infection in asymptomatic adults and kids.
- Asymptomatic people at excessive danger of COVID-19 infection had been recruited in 5 point-of-care (POC) settings. Two paired anterior nasal swabs had been collected from every participant, examined through the use of the LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 AgĀ TestĀ at the POC, and in contrast with outcomes from reverse transcription-polymerase chain response (RT-PCR) assays (cobas 6800 [Roche Diagnostics] or TaqPath [Thermo Fisher Scientific]). We calculated constructive % settlement (PPA) and damaging % settlement (NPA), then stratified outcomes on the foundation of RT-PCR reference platform and cycle threshold.
- Of the 222 included examine individuals confirmed to be symptom-free for a minimum of 2 weeks earlier than testing, the PPA was 82.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 64.4%-92.1%). The LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 AgĀ TestĀ appropriately recognized 95.8% (95% CI, 79.8%-99.3%) of the samples confirmed constructive in fewer than 33 RT-PCR cycles and 100% (95% CI, 85.1%-100%) in fewer than 30 RT-PCR cycles whereas sustaining 100% NPA.
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9901-NCOV-03G | Roche Diagnostics | 25 Tests/Kit |
Panbio⢠COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test Device (Nasal) |
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41FK11 | Abbott | 25 Tests/Kit |
CA199 (Cancer antigen) ELISA test |
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13 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
CA153 (Cancer antigen) ELISA test |
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12 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
CA125 (Cancer antigen) ELISA test |
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11 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
CA50 (Cancer antigen) ELISA test |
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10 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
CEA (Cancer antigen) ELISA test |
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9 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
NOVATest Antigen Rapid Test Kit (For Single Use) (NOVA Test) |
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nCov-500-01 | Atlas Link Technology | 1T |
PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) ELISA test |
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8 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
NOVATest Antigen Rapid Kit (NOVA Test) |
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nCov-500 | Atlas Link Technology | 20 Tests |
HEV-Ag hepatitis E antigen ELISA test |
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94 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
HBeAg hepatitis B E antigen ELISA test |
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79 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test Kit |
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CoV2Ag-1 | UnScience | 1T |
SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test Kit |
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CoV2Ag-25 | UnScience | 25T/kit |
Human Streptococcus Pneumoniae (SP) Antigen Rapid Test Kit |
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abx092096-20tests | Abbexa | 20 tests |
Bovine NASAL SEPTUM 500g* |
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57128-2 | Pel-Freez | 500g |
Accu-Tell COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test |
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GEN-B352-20tests | Accu test | 20 tests |
Accu-Tell COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test |
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GEN-B352-40tests | Accu test | 40 tests |
Avian Influenza Virus Antigen Rapid Test Kit (Colloidal gold) |
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abx092015-40tests | Abbexa | 40 tests |
Newcastle Disease Virus Antigen Rapid Test Kit (Colloidal gold) |
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abx092016-40tests | Abbexa | 40 tests |
Human Chlamydia Trachomatis Antigen Rapid Test Kit (Colloidal gold) |
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abx092049-20tests | Abbexa | 20 tests |
Coronavirus (SARS-Cov-2) Antigen Rapid Test Device (Saliva) |
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IOV87952 | INVBIO | 20T/kit |
Test product |
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testtt | National Diagnostics | 0 |
Avian Influenza H5 Virus Antigen Rapid Test Kit (Colloidal gold) |
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abx092014-40tests | Abbexa | 40 tests |
Avian Influenza H7 Virus Antigen Rapid Test Kit (Colloidal gold) |
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abx092017-40tests | Abbexa | 40 tests |
Nasal Embryonic Lhrh Factor Antibody |
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20-abx114026 | Abbexa |
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Head and neck (nasal cavity |
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HN601d | TissueArray | each |
Recombinant human RHD antigenĀ |
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P1958 | FN Test | 100ug |
2019-nCoV IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) |
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GEN-402-25tests | All test | 25 tests |
HBV-NRAg hepatitis B virus nucleic acid related antigen ELISA test |
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84 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
Recombinant human Lymphocyte antigen 6K |
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P2272 | FN Test | 100ug |
DNASE TEST AGAR |
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D04-101-10kg | Alphabiosciences | 10 kg |
DNASE TEST AGAR |
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D04-101-2Kg | Alphabiosciences | 2 Kg |
DNASE TEST AGAR |
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D04-101-500g | Alphabiosciences | 500 g |
DERMATOPHYTE TEST AGAR |
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D04-107-10kg | Alphabiosciences | 10 kg |
DERMATOPHYTE TEST AGAR |
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D04-107-2Kg | Alphabiosciences | 2 Kg |
DERMATOPHYTE TEST AGAR |
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D04-107-500g | Alphabiosciences | 500 g |
MOTILITY TEST MEDIUM |
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M13-121-10kg | Alphabiosciences | 10 kg |
MOTILITY TEST MEDIUM |
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M13-121-2Kg | Alphabiosciences | 2 Kg |
MOTILITY TEST MEDIUM |
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M13-121-500g | Alphabiosciences | 500 g |
SNYDER TEST AGAR |
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S19-119-10kg | Alphabiosciences | 10 kg |
SNYDER TEST AGAR |
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S19-119-2Kg | Alphabiosciences | 2 Kg |
SNYDER TEST AGAR |
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S19-119-500g | Alphabiosciences | 500 g |
SAM Test Strip |
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TS00201s-30 | Arthus | 30 tests |
SAH Test Strip |
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TS00301s-30 | Arthus | 30 tests |
HCY Test Strip |
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TS00401s-30 | Arthus | 30 tests |
Test Tube 16x100mm |
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3840/16X100 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | PK100 |
Dryslide Oxidase Test |
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231746 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | PK75 |
Phenols Cuvette Test |
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LCK345 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | EACH |
Dermatophyte Test Medium |
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MED1484 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | EACH |
Test for Enteropathogenic.C |
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MIC6774 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | PK50 |
Sulphite Test Strips |
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MN91306 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | PK100 |
Thermal Test Film |
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PCR0890 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | PK25 |
5mL Test Tubes |
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TUB0228 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | PK1400 |
Spectroquant COD test |
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WAT1080 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | EACH |
Phosphate Total Test |
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WAT3655 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | EACH |
Immortalized Human Nasal Epithelial Cells - SV40 |
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T0440 | ABM | 1x106 cells / 1.0 ml |
TruStrip RDT Anthrax Protective antigen 83 (PA83) Rapid Test cards, 25/pk |
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800-100-RDT-25 | Alpha Diagnostics | 1 pk |
Rat Alcam(CD166 antigen) ELISA Kit |
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ER0216 | FN Test | 96T |
Rat Cd44(CD44 antigen) ELISA Kit |
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ER0342 | FN Test | 96T |
Human ALCAM(CD166 antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EH0001 | FN Test | 96T |
Human CEA(Carcinoembryonic Antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EH0090 | FN Test | 96T |
Human CD276(CD276 antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EH0634 | FN Test | 96T |
Human CD44(CD44 antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EH0654 | FN Test | 96T |
Human CD109(CD109 antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EH1701 | FN Test | 96T |
Human CD177(CD177 antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EH1752 | FN Test | 96T |
Mouse Alcam(CD166 antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EM0324 | FN Test | 96T |
Mouse CD44( CD44 antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EM0433 | FN Test | 96T |
Human CD48(CD48 antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EH4332 | FN Test | 96T |
Human CD81(CD81 antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EH7221 | FN Test | 96T |
Recombinant human Melanoma-associated antigen 3 |
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P1547 | FN Test | 100ug |
Recombinant human Melanoma-associated antigen 2 |
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P1622 | FN Test | 100ug |
Recombinant human Antigen peptide transporter 1 |
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P1680 | FN Test | 100ug |
Recombinant human B-lymphocyte antigen CD19 |
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P1837 | FN Test | 100ug |
Recombinant human B-lymphocyte antigen CD20 |
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P2398 | FN Test | 100ug |
NOVATest IgG/IgM Antibody Rapid Test Kit (NOVA Test) |
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UNCOV-40 | Atlas Link Technology | 40 Tests |
Rat CA125(Carbohydrate Antigen 125) ELISA Kit |
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ER0788 | FN Test | 96T |
Rat PSA(Prostate Specific Antigen) ELISA Kit |
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ER1293 | FN Test | 96T |
Rat TPA(Tissue Polypeptide Antigen) ELISA Kit |
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ER1398 | FN Test | 96T |
Human LY75(Lymphocyte antigen 75) ELISA Kit |
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EH0299 | FN Test | 96T |
Human MKI67(Antigen KI-67) ELISA Kit |
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EH0684 | FN Test | 96T |
Human CD52(CAMPATH-1 antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EH1286 | FN Test | 96T |
Human CA50(Carbohydrate Antigen 50) ELISA Kit |
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EH1396 | FN Test | 96T |
Human CD5L(CD5 antigen-like) ELISA Kit |
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EH2229 | FN Test | 96T |
Mouse Ly6c1( Lymphocyte antigen 6C1) ELISA Kit |
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EM0555 | FN Test | 96T |
Mouse CD5l( CD5 antigen-like) ELISA Kit |
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EM0762 | FN Test | 96T |
Mouse CA125(Carbohydrate Antigen 125) ELISA Kit |
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EM0887 | FN Test | 96T |
Mouse PSA(Prostate Specific Antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EM1314 | FN Test | 96T |
Mouse TPA(Tissue Polypeptide Antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EM1633 | FN Test | 96T |
Human TPA(Tissue Polypeptide Antigen) ELISA Kit |
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EH3901 | FN Test | 96T |
Recombinant human T-lymphocyte activation antigen CD80 |
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P2350 | FN Test | 100ug |
Test Tube Rack Holder (for 50 Ml Test Tube Racks) |
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480169 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | EACH |
FERR ( Ferritin) ELISA test |
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7 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
Syphilis Antibody ELISA test |
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100 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
TSH (Thyrotrophin) ELISA test |
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14 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
PRL (Prolactin) ELISA test |
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4 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
E2 (Estradiol) ELISA test |
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5 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
PROG (Progesterone) ELISA test |
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20 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
TESTO (Testosterone) ELISA test |
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19 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
T3 (Triiodothyronine) ELISA test |
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15 | Biobase | 96T/Box |
This rapid, high-sensitivity take a look at can be utilized to display asymptomatic sufferers for acute SARS-CoV-2 infection in clinic- and community-based settings.Asymptomatic; COVID-19; LumiraDx antigen take a look at; RT-PCR; SARS-CoV-2; Sensitivity.