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SARS-CoV-2 RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS (RAT) AVAILABLE
ESL Biosciences is an authorized distributor of Clungene rapid antigen RAT tests for NZ.
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The Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigens in nasal swab from individuals with symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect COVID-19 infection. It is intended for self use and provides a preliminary screening test result for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
These tests have been authorised by the New Zealand government.
ESL Biosciences is in a position to supply to Government entities, New Zealand businesses and organisations.
This diagnostic test has been subject to a comparative sensitivity evaluation by major European Laboratory groups including Paul Ehrlich Institute, Charite Berlin and Robert Koch Institute, reporting favourably in terms of conformity to their sensitivity criteria.
Scheiblauer Heinrich, Filomena Angela, Nitsche Andreas, Puyskens Andreas, Corman Victor M, Drosten Christian, Zwirglmaier Karin, Lange Constanze, Emmerich Petra, Müller Michael, Knauer Olivia, Nübling C Micha. Comparative sensitivity evaluation for 122 CE-marked rapid diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 antigen,Germany, September 2020 to April 2021. Euro Surveill. 2021;26(44):pii=2100441. https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.44.2100441
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