Does this test detect COVID-19 variants?

By |2022-08-31T15:28:47+00:00May 19th, 2022||

In a study published in JAMA Network Open, SCoV-2 Ag Detect™ Rapid Self-Test demonstrated similar analytical and clinical performance across 3 phases of circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants (pre-Delta, Delta, and Omicron). Sequence analysis performed at InBios also suggests our test will detect variants currently in circulation. We routinely monitor sequences deposited in GISAID and Nextstrain for emerging [...]

How accurate is this test?

By |2022-05-19T23:03:14+00:00May 19th, 2022|

In a clinical evaluation where results from the SCoV-2 Ag Detect™ Rapid Self-Test were compared to an FDA EUA authorized molecular SARS-CoV-2 test, the SCoV-2 Ag Detect™ Rapid Self-Test correctly identified 85.7% of positive specimens and 100% of negative specimens. The performance of this test is still being studied in patients without signs and symptoms of respiratory infection [...]

What is the difference between an antigen and a molecular test?

By |2022-05-19T23:02:46+00:00May 19th, 2022||

An antigen test, such as the SCoV-2 Ag Detect™ Rapid Self-Test, detects proteins from the virus. Molecular tests detect genetic material from the virus. Antigen tests are very specific for the virus, but not as sensitive as molecular tests. This means that a positive result is highly accurate, but a negative result does not rule out infection. [...]

What is serial testing?

By |2023-02-01T21:46:16+00:00May 19th, 2022||

Serial (repeat) testing is when a single person is tested for COVID-19 more than once. Because antigen tests are less sensitive than other COVID-19 tests and false results may occur, repeated testing may identify more individuals with COVID-19 infection than a single test. By repeating testing, it may be possible to identify cases of COVID-19 infection [...]

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