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GSD NovaGen - SARS-CoV-2 Ag Rapid Test Kit (Nasal Swab for Self Testing)
The GSD NovaGen SARS-CoV-2 Ag Rapid Test (Nasal Swab) is a single-use test kit intended to detect the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, with self-collected nasal swab specimen from symptomatic individuals who are suspected of being infected with COVID-19. A positive result indicates SARS-CoV-2 antigens present in the specimen.
GSD NovaGen SARS-CoV-2 Ag Rapid Test (Nasal swab) - Prod. No.: CVAG502H05 - 5 tests
- Current mutant strains can be detected (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Omicron)
- Self-testing format for a high degree of privacy
- Easy nasal swab specimen collection
- Fast results in 15 minutes assay time
- Easy visual interpretation
- Simple operation, no equipment required
- Sensitivity: 96.6% / Specificity: 99.4% / Accuracy: 98.2%
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Disease
COVID-19 is the official name for the new infectious disease declared pandemic in March 2020. It is a zoonotic disease that has quickly spread globally from person-to-person via respiratory droplets or through touching contaminated objects or surfa
Symptoms
It can present as an asymptomatic infection, a mild respiratory tract infection, or a severe pneumonia with respiratory failure and even death. The incubation period ranges from 2-14 days (5 days on average), and symptoms can include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
Mechanism of Infection
Primarily transmitted between people through respiratory droplets and contact routes