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In vitro diagnostics (IVD)

The Labmaster LUCIA™ SARS-CoV-2 IgG NP Kit for Whole Blood Samples

The Labmaster LUCIA™ SARS-CoV-2 IgG NP test is meant for in vitro diagnostic qualitative detection of the presence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Nucleocapsid Protein (NP) recognizing immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies from lithium-heparin whole blood samples in near-patient testing.

The SARS-CoV-2 IgG NP test kit is intended for use as an aid in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2. The Labmaster LUCIA™ SARS-CoV-2 IgG NP test kit is to be used with semi-automated Labmaster LUCIA™ Analyzer by healthcare professionals.

Sample Type

Whole Blood

Sample Volume

7 µL

Measuring Time

6 minutes

Sensitivity

77%

Specificity

100%

Storage

+2 – +8 °C

• Point-of-care test based on fingertip blood sample

• Quick result in only 6 minutes

• Easy handling, only a few steps needed

• All-in-one kit, reagents and washing buffer included

LM176 Labmaster LUCIA™ SARS-CoV-2 IgG NP Kit for Whole Blood Samples CE-marked IVD Each kit contains 40 ready-to-use tests

Contents of the kit:

SARS-CoV-2 IgG NP Cassette 40 pcs
SARS-CoV-2 IgG NP Dilution Tube for Whole Blood sample 0.84 mL x 40 pcs
Li-Heparin coated capillaries (7 µL) 2 x 50 pcs
Plungers for capillaries 2 x 50 pcs
SARS-CoV-2 IgG NP NFC Card 1 pc
NP Instructions for Use and Quick Guide 1 pc

The following components are required but not included in the kit:

Labmaster LUCIA™ Analyzer LM26
Labmaster LUCIA™ Analyzer Instructions for Use LM28
Lancets for fingertip blood sample N/A

The SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein (NP) is a multifunctional RNA-binding protein, which is not only responsible for packaging viral genomes but also regulates the innate immune response caused by viral infection. Compared with other potential SARS-CoV-2 antigens, the NP antigen has some distinct advantages, including the conservation of the NP sequence, the expanding knowledge of its genetics and biochemistry, and its strong immunogenicity (i).
The presence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 NP pathogen in blood indicates adaptive immune response to recent or prior infection. Antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 can be detected in most individuals 10–15 days after the onset of COVID-19 symptoms (ii).

(i) Bai Z. et al. 2021. The SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein and Its Role in Viral Structure, Biological Functions, and a Potential Target for Drug or Vaccine Mitigation. Viruses 13.
(ii) Seow J. et al. 2020. Longitudinal observation and decline of neutralizing antibody responses in the three months following SARS-CoV-2 infection in humans. Nature Microbiology 5; 1598–1607.

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Labmaster SARS-CoV-2 NP Kit

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