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SARS-CoV-2 Ab IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette Procedure*

SARS-CoV-2 Ab IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette Procedure*

SARS-CoV-2 Ab IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette Procedure*

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Specimen Collection and Preparation
  • The ACON SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM Rapid Test can be conducted using serum, plasma, or whole blood collected with K2-EDTA, sodium heparin, or sodium citrate anticoagulants.
  • Testing should occur immediately after collection. If not, store serum and plasma at 2-8°C for up to 3 days or below -20°C for long-term storage. Whole blood should be stored at 2-8°C and tested within 2 days. Do not freeze whole blood.
  • Specimens must reach room temperature before testing. Thaw frozen specimens completely and mix well. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
  • Ship specimens in compliance with local regulations for etiologic agents.
  • Anticoagulants do not affect test results.
How to Perform a Test
  • Allow the test, specimen, and buffer to reach room temperature (15-30°C).
  • Use the test within one hour of removing it from the foil pouch.
  • Place the test on a flat surface and transfer the specimen using a pipette or dropper:
    • For serum, plasma, or venous whole blood using a pipette: Transfer 10 μL of serum/plasma or 15 μL of whole blood into the Sample Well (S), add 2-3 drops of buffer into the Buffer Well (B), and start the timer.
    • For serum or plasma using a dropper: Fill the dropper capillary with approximately 10 μL of specimen, dispense into the Sample Well (S), add 2-3 drops of buffer into the Buffer Well (B), and start the timer.
    • For venous whole blood using a dropper: Draw specimen 2-3 mm above the capillary part, transfer 1 full drop (approximately 15 μL) into the Sample Well (S), add 2-3 drops of buffer into the Buffer Well (B), and start the timer.
  • Read results at 15 minutes. Do not interpret after 20 minutes.
Interpreting the Results
  • Results are interpreted based on the presence of colored lines indicating IgG and/or IgM antibodies.
  • Negative: IgG (-), IgM (-)
  • Positive: IgG (+) and/or IgM (+)
  • Invalid: Control line fails to appear.
Regulatory Information
  • This test is authorized for emergency use by FDA under an EUA for authorized laboratories.
  • It is authorized only for detecting IgM and IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.
  • Emergency use is authorized for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency declaration.
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SARS-CoV-2 Ab IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette Procedure*-1

SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND PREPARATION • The ACON SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM Rapid Test can be performed using serum, or plasma or whole blood specimen collected using K2-EDTA, sodium heparin or sodium citrate anticoagulants. • Testing should be performed immediately after specimen collection. Store specimens right after collection, if not tested immediately. Serum and plasma specimens may be stored at 2-8°C for up to 3 days. For long-term storage, specimens should be kept below -20°C. Whole blood collected by venipuncture should be stored at 2-8°C if not tested immediately. The specimens must be tested within 2 days of collection. Do not freeze whole blood specimens. • Bring specimens to room temperature prior to testing. Frozen specimens must be completely thawed and mixed well prior to testing. Specimens should not be frozen and thawed more than once. • If specimens are to be shipped, they should be packed in compliance with local regulations covering the transportation of etiologic agents. • Anticoagulants sodium heparin, K2-EDTA and sodium citrate do not affect the test result. Allow the test, specimen and buffer to equilibrate to room temperature (15-30°C) prior to testing. 1. Remove the test from the foil pouch and use it as soon as possible. Best results will be obtained if the assay is performed within one hour. 2. Place the test on a flat and clean surface. Transfer the specimen by a Pipette or a Dropper: • To use a Pipette for Serum, Plasma (sodium heparin, K2-EDTA and sodium citrate) or venous whole blood (sodium heparin, K2-EDTA and sodium citrate): Transfer 10 pL of Serum, Plasma, or 15 pL of venous Whole blood specimen into the Sample Well (S), then add 2~3 drops of buffer into the Buffer Well (B) and start the timer. Avoid air bubbles in the Sample and Buffer well. See illustration below. • To use a Dropper for Serum or Plasma (sodium heparin, K2-EDTA and sodium citrate): Hold the dropper vertically and fill the capillary part of the dropper (not to exceed the capillary part) with Serum or Plasma (approximately 10 pL), then carefully dispense the specimen into the Sample Well (S), immediately add 2-3 drops of buffer into the Buffer Well (B), and start the timer. Avoid air bubbles in the Sample and Buffer well. See illustration below. • To use a Dropper for venous whole blood (sodium heparin, K2-EDTA and sodium citrate): Hold the dropper vertically, draw the specimen about 2-3 mm above the capillary part and then transfer 1 full drop (approximately 15 pL) of specimen into the Sample Well (S). Immediately add 2-3 drops of buffer into the Buffer Well (B) and start the timer. Avoid air bubbles in the Sample and Buffer well. See illustration below. Wait for the colored line(s) to appear. The result should be read at 15 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 20 minutes. TEST PROCEDURE 2-3mm above the capillary part

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SARS-CoV-2 Ab IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette Procedure*-2

INTERPRETING THE RESULTS Positive Control line fails to appear Results * Emergency use of this test is limited to authorized laboratories. Laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), 42 U.S.C.263a, that meet requirements to perform moderate or high complexity tests. This test has not been FDA cleared or approved, but has been authorized for emergency use by FDA under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories; This test has been authorized only for the presence of IgM and IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens;...

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