Artron COVID-19 Antigen Test is a rapid and convenient immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of COVID-19 antigen (viral nucleoprotein) from nasopharyngeal swab obtained from patient with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. The device is designed to aid in the rapid diagnosis of COVID-19 Virus infection.
- Sample Type: Nasal swab
- Detection Method: Colloidal Gold
- Detection Time: 20 minutes
- Relative Sensitivity: 91.3 %
- Relative Specificity: 99.56 %
- Interim order # 327866
Rapid antigen testing devices should only be used for screening purposes. Nucleic acid-based testing, also called molecular testing or PCR, is the gold standard to diagnose active COVID-19 infection in patients with symptoms.