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Methodology

Methodology

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Serology
OAntibody assay
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CIA)

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This test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

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Test procedure

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The SARS-CoV-2 (chemiluminescence immunoassay) is a two-step indirect immunoassay. Samples are incubated with a magnetic bead that is coated with structural protein (S1 domain) from SARS-CoV-2. After all unbound materials are washed away by magnetic separation, the acridinium ester marker is added for incubation. Following a wash step, SARS-CoV-2 antibodies are detected with a substrate that produces a luminescence reaction with the acridinium ester. Individual IgA, IgG, or IgM antibodies are detected with individual conjugates. Luminescence intensity of acridinium ester is proportionate to the amount of antibody against novel coronavirus. The test result is expressed by critical value index (COI).

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Clinical resources

Practice guidelines

  • NICE, 2024
    UK NICE Guideline NG191, COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19, 2024
  • PAGAA, 2022
    Guidance for COVID-19 and People With HIV, 2022

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