In order to make it's contribute for the international effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Enzifarma S.A. now offers its customers rapid testing equipment for IgG/ IgM detection, with CE and IVD Certificates. These immunochromatographic tests, only for professional use, have the ability to make a qualitative detection of imunoglobuline G (IgG) and imunoglobuline M (IgM) antibodies against COVID-19, in human blood, serum or plasma samples, in just a few minutes.
ABOUT COVID-19
Coronaviruses are viruses that can cause infection in humans, other mammals and birds. To date, eight coronaviruses are known to cause disease in humans. Typically, these infections affect the respiratory system and may be similar to common colds or progress to more serious illnesses, such as pneumonia. The new coronavirus, also named SARS-CoV-2 (meaning “severe acute respiratory syndrome - coronavirus 2”), is the virus that originates the disease COVID-19, which was first identified in December 2019 in China.
What are the most frequent symptoms?
Fever (temperature ≥ 38.0ºC)
Cough and sore throat
Tiredness and muscle pain
In some cases, a lack of taste or smell has been reported.
What is the incubation / transmission period?
The time between exposure to the virus and the appearance of symptoms (incubation) varies between 1 to 14 days. The transmission period can begin 1 to 3 days before the first symptoms and last for 7 days after the onset of symptoms.
If you have any of these symptoms , please contact Saúde 24 immediately (808 24 24 24) .
According to the European Commission Directive (98/79 / EC) for COVID-19 testing:
"The performance of tests to detect the presence or previous exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus is an essential aspect of the fight against the outbreak of COVID-19 and the associated public health crisis. More widespread tests for pandemic control to be successful. "
WHAT IT IS USED FOR
We believe that the possibility for institutions to know the reality of their employees' or patients' immune status can bring greater confidence and security in this new reality.
Therefore, these quick testing equipments to detect IgG / IgM antibodies make it possible to assess the immunity of groups of individuals at a significantly lower cost (compared to existing PCR tests).
Within an institution (company, organization, ...), COVID-19 quick testing allow to:
- Monitor patients, employees and general population;
- Reduce the risk of unexpected outbreaks;
- Assess the epidemiological status, anticipating possible containment measures;
- Create confidence in the adopted prophylactic measures.
ABOUT ENZIFARMA
Since our mission is to know how to be rigorous and efficient with us and our suppliers, we strive to understand, satisfy and anticipate our customers' needs. For that reason, we decided to do our part in combating the pandemic COVID-19 and provide rapid testing to detect IgG / IgM antibodies , which allow greater calm and security in the institutions that trust us and collaborate with us.
HOW IT WORKS
After COVID-19 infection, the body's immune system reacts with the production of antibodies (proteins to fight bacteria and viruses).
After 5 to 7 days, it becomes possible to detect antibodies (immunoglobulins) in the blood. The first antibody to be produced to fight a new infection and, therefore, the first to be detectable is IgM; soon followed by IgG.
The immunochromatographic test should then be done from the 5th day after the appearance of the first symptoms, in order to make a qualitative detection of IgM and IgG antibodies against COVID-19.
This kit includes all the necessary materials (test cassettes, capillary pipettes, lancets and alcohol wipes) and, with just a finger prick, allows to test the individual's immunity (with results in about 5 to 10 minutes).
For more information
Enzifarma S.A has established a partnership with Atlas Link Technology Co. Ltd. in order to offer its clients COVID-19 Quick Testing Equipment, developed in the epicentre of this pandemic, with CE and IVD certificates.
Portuguese INFARMED registration:
Sensibilidade: 96,3%; Especificidade: 96,2%; Precisão: 96%
Performance data:
Sensibilidade: 95,8%; Especificidade: 96,8%; Precisão: 96,3%
HOW IT WORKS
After COVID-19 infection, the body's immune system reacts with the production of antibodies (proteins to fight bacteria and viruses).
After 5 to 7 days, it becomes possible to detect antibodies (immunoglobulins) in the blood. The first antibody to be produced to fight a new infection and, therefore, the first to be detectable is IgM; soon followed by IgG.
The immunochromatographic test should then be done from the 5th day after the appearance of the first symptoms, in order to make a qualitative detection of IgM and IgG antibodies against COVID-19.
This kit includes all the necessary materials (test cassettes, capillary pipettes, lancets, diluent and alcohol wipes) and, with just one finger prick, allows to test the individual's immunity (with results between 5 to 10 minutes).
For more information
Enzifarma S.A. established a partnership with Atlas Link Technology Co. Ltd. for the commercialization of tests
developed at the epicenter of this pandemic, with CE and IVD certification.
INFARMED Registration:
Sensitivity: 96.3% ; Specificity: 96.2% ; Accuracy: 96%
Performance Data:
Sensitivity: 95.8% ; Specificity: 96.8% ; Accuracy: 96.3%
You can download the tests' informative leaflet, here >
REFERENCES
1. Direção-Geral de Saúde (DGS). Coronavirus. https://covid19.min-saude.pt/
2. Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS). Teste COVID-9, https://www.sns24.gov.pt/guia/teste-covid-19/
3. Infarmed. Circular Informativa Conjunta N.º 003/CD/100.20.200 - Testes Laboratoriais para SARS-CoV-2; Testes Rápidos; 27 Maio 2020.
4. World Health Organization (WHO). WHO Statement Regarding Cluster of Pneumonia Cases in Wuhan, China. Beijing: WHO; 9 Jan 2020.
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8. World Health Organization (WHO). Coronavirus. https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus