Product Description
The SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM Rapid Test is a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection and differentiation of IgM and IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in human serum, plasma, or whole and fingertip blood. It is intended for use as an aid in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS- CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection. At this time, it is unknown how long antibodies persist following infection and if the presence of antibodies confers protective immunity. The SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM Rapid Test should not be used to diagnose acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Results are for the detection of antibodies. IgM and IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 are generally detectable in blood several days after initial infection, although the duration of time antibodies are present post-infection is not well characterized. Individuals may have detectable virus present for several weeks following seroconversion.
Negative results do not preclude acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. If acute infection is suspected, direct testing for SARS-CoV-2 is necessary. False positive results for the SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM Rapid Test may occur due to cross-reactivity from pre- existing antibodies or other possible causes. Due to the risk of false positive results, confirmation of positive results should be considered using a second, different IgG or IgM assay.
Principle
The SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM Rapid Test is a qualitative membrane based immunoassay for the detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in human serum, plasma or whole blood. The membrane is pre- coated with anti-human IgM antibody and anti-human IgG antibody. During testing, SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, if present in the specimen, will react with the SARS-CoV-2 antigen-coated particles, which have been pre- coated on the test strip.
Reagents
The test cassette contains SARS-CoV-2 recombination antigens coated particles, anti-human IgM and anti- human IgG are coated on the membrane.