i CARE Advanced – COVID 19 Test Kits
Manufactured by JAL Medical, the i-CARE Advanced COVID-19 Rapid Test Cassette provides qualitative screening for IgG and IgM antibodies targeting 2019-nCoV. Designed for clinical and decentralized diagnostic use, the assay works with human whole blood, serum, or plasma specimens to evaluate immune response following exposure to the virus.
The cassette utilizes a dual-component lateral flow design:
- IgG Line: Coated with anti-human IgG capture antibodies; a visible colored line forms if the sample contains SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies.
- IgM Line: Coated with anti-human IgM capture antibodies; a distinct colored line indicates the presence of early-stage IgM antibodies.
Key Features and Benefits
- Rapid Turnaround: Delivers actionable readings within 10 minutes.
- Simple Workflow: Straightforward sampling process suitable for point-of-care and high-throughput environments.
- High Analytical Accuracy: Optimized sensitivity and specificity for antibody detection.
- Sample Flexibility: Fully compatible with whole blood, serum, and plasma.
Clinical Role and Diagnostic Application
Rapid antibody cassettes play a key role in tracking previous viral exposure and monitoring seroprevalence. Because the immune system typically requires 2 to 3 weeks following infection to produce detectable antibody levels, serology tests identify prior immune response rather than an acute, active viral infection.
These single-use test cassettes enable rapid individual screening, minimize pressure on central laboratory infrastructure, and are available for global distribution and wholesale procurement.
