The Bio-Shield Surface Ag 2019-nCov is an ELISA test for the measurement of SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein (NP) in swabs of common surfaces.

The test is intended for environmental swabbing of larger facilities & spaces and is adequate for up to 48 sample definitions at a time.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

COVID-19, the disease caused be the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, is mainly transmitted between individuals from respiratory droplets that are produced when coughing, sneezing, or talking. According to W.H.O. and the American C.D.C*. surfaces and objects are also a potential infection route of COVID-19 as infected droplets can land on them and individuals can be consequently contaminated by touching these fomites and then touching their faces (mouth, nose, or their eyes). What is more, several studies** have shown that virus particles found in respiratory droplets, can survive on plastic, stainless steel, screens, and banknotes, for many hours or even days, increasing the risk of infection in individuals.