SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Kit(GICA)
The SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Kit is a gold immuno-chromatographic
assay (GICA) that is intended for the qualitative detection of the
nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal (NP)
and nasal (NS) swab, and saliva specimens directly from individuals
who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider.
Results are for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid
protein antigen. Antigen is generally detectable in upper
respiratory specimens during the acute phase of infection. Positive
results indicate the presence of viral antigens, but clinical
correlation with patient history and other diagnostic information
is necessary to determine infection status. Positive results do not
rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other viruses.
The agent detected may not be the definite cause of disease.
Negative results should be treated as presumptive and confirmed
with a molecular assay, if necessary for patient management.
Negative results do not rule out COVID-19 and should not be used as
the sole basis for treatment or patient management decisions,
including infection control decisions. Negative results should be
considered in the context of a patient’s recent exposures, history
and the presence of clinical signs and symptoms consistent with
COVID-19. The SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test is intended for use by
trained clinical laboratory personnel and individuals trained in
point of care settings.
Production information
| Keep temperature/Storage Condition | 2-30℃ |
| Shelf-life | 18 months |
| Function | Covid-19 Detection |
| Advantage | High specificity and high sensitivity |
| Test method/Methodology | Colloidal Gold |
| Test time | 15 minutes |
Test procedure
1. Open your test kit and take out all the components.
2. Twist off the top of the buffer bottle, slowly dispense all of
the buffer into the extraction tub.
3. Open and take out the swab
4. Carefully insert the swab into the nostril until you fell a
slight resistance (about 1.5-2.5cm up your nose). Using gentle
rotation, roll the swab firmly around the inside of the nostril,
making 5 complete circles each nostril, and then slowly remove it
while wiping.
5. Elution of samples from swabs
6.Open pouch and place the card on a clean, dry, flat surface
7. Apply 3 drops of extracted sample at a 90º angle to the specimen
well of the test card.
8. Wait 15 minutes
9. Interpret the test results at 15~20 minutes.
