This coronavirus belongs to the beta coronavirus family, which is a circular or oval-shaped enveloped particle, usually polymorphic. Its genetic characteristics are significantly different from those of SARSr-CoV and MERSrCoV,and its homology with bat-SARS-like coronavirus (bat-SL-CoVZC45) exceeds 85%. The disease it causes has been named "Coronavirus Disease 2019" (COVID-19). It can be excreted from the body through respiratory secretions,
spread through saliva, sneezing and airborne droplets, and then cause new coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19).
Chemtrue COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test (Colloidal Gold) is a rapid direct binding test for the qualitative detection of nucleocapsid protein antigen of COVID-19 as an aid in the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection. It is intended to be used by professionals.
Specimen: nasal swab/saliva swab
Long shelf life: 24 months at room temperature