LUCIRA NAAT Nucleic Acid Amplification Test Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Lucira
Table of Contents
NAAT Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
COVID-19 & Flu Home Test
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
For Individuals with signs and symptoms of Respiratory Tract Infection
including COVID-19
Table of Contents
Intended Use
3
Summary and Explanation of the Test
4
Principles of the Procedures
4
Warnings and Precautions
5
Section A – Reagents and Materials
6
Section B – Directions for running the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test
7
Section C – Test Unit Result Display
10
Section D – Quality Control Testing for Point of Care Settings
14
Section E – Quality Systems Evaluation
15
Performance Characteristics
16
Limitations
42
Technical Assistance
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References
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Table of Symbols
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LuciraTM COVID-19 & Flu Home Test
Instructions for Use
For Use under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) only For in vitro Diagnostic
Use For Use with Self-collected Nasal Swab Specimens in individuals aged 14
years or older For Use with Adult-collected Nasal Swab Specimens in
individuals aged 2 years or older For Over-the-Counter (OTC) Use
Intended Use
The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is a single use (disposable) home test kit
intended for simultaneous rapid in vitro qualitative detection and
differentiation of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, and influenza B viral nucleic
acid. This test is authorized for non-prescription home use with anterior
nasal swab samples from individuals 14 years or older (self-collected) or
individuals 2 years or older (collected by an adult) with signs and symptoms
consistent with a respiratory tract infection, including COVID-19. Clinical
signs and symptoms of respiratory viral infection due to SARS-CoV-2 and
influenza can be similar.
The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is intended for use in the differential
diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, and influenza B in clinical specimens
and is not intended to detect influenza C. SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, and
influenza B viral nucleic acid is generally detectable in anterior nasal swab
samples during the acute phase of infection.
Positive results indicate the presence of viral nucleic acid, but clinical
correlation with past medical history and other diagnostic information is
necessary to determine infection status. Positive results do not rule out
bacterial infection or co-infection with other pathogens not detected by the
test. The agent detected may not be the definitive cause of disease.
Individuals who test positive with the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test should
self-isolate and seek follow up care with their physician or healthcare
provider as additional testing may be necessary.
Negative results for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza B are presumptive, meaning that
they should be confirmed, if necessary for patient management, with an
authorized or cleared molecular test performed in a CLIA-certified laboratory
that meets requirements to perform high or moderate complexity tests.
Negative results do not rule out SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, and/or influenza B
infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other
management decisions, including infection control decisions. Negative results
should be considered in the context of current prevalence of infection, an
individual’s recent exposures, history and the presence of clinical signs and
symptoms consistent with respiratory infection. Individuals who test negative
and continue to experience symptoms of fever, cough and/or shortness of breath
may still have a respiratory infection and should seek follow up care with
their healthcare provider.
Individuals should report all results obtained with this product to their
healthcare provider for public health reporting and to receive appropriate
medical care. All healthcare providers will report all test results they
receive from individuals who use the authorized product to relevant public
health authorities in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements
using appropriate LOINC and SNOMED codes, as defined by the Laboratory In
Vitro Diagnostics (LIVD) Test Code Mapping for SARS-CoV-2 Tests provided by
CDC.
The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is authorized for non-prescription self-
use by individuals aged 14 years or older and/or, as applicable, for an adult
lay user testing another person aged 2 years or older in a non-laboratory
setting. The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is only for use under the Food
and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization.
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Summary and Explanation of the Test
The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is a rapid, instrument-free, single-use
molecular diagnostic test for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2,
Influenza A, and Influenza B RNA from nasal swab samples in individuals with
known or suspected COVID-19 or flu. The test contains all the components
required to perform testing.
Principles of the Procedures
The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test utilizes RT-LAMP technology to detect RNA
of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, and Influenza B. This technology can create a
signal from a few copies of RNA in less than 30 minutes. The RT-LAMP
amplification reaction occurs in two phases, a non-cyclic phase followed by a
cyclic phase. During the non-cyclic phase, reverse transcriptase, with RNase H
activity, converts the RNA target into cDNA. A DNA polymerase with strand
displacement activity then amplifies the cDNA. A successful amplification
reaction creates a pH change and subsequently a color change of the
halochromic agents within the reaction mixture.
The Sample Vial contains an elution buffer that allows the swab contents to be
eluted and lysed at room temperature, releasing viral and human RNA for
downstream detection. Upon engagement of the Sample Vial and Test Unit, this
eluant enters a fluidic module contained within the Test Unit that has several
individual reaction chambers. The eluant resolubilizes lyophilized reagents
contained within these chambers, which are needed to perform the RT-LAMP
reaction. An internal electronic heating element detects this chamber filling
and automatically turns on, initiating amplification within the reaction
chambers. The reactions are confined within the fluidic unit and no other part
of the Test Unit has contact with the sample during amplification.
The Test Unit contains two chambers that target SARS-CoV-2 RNA, two chambers
that target Flu A, two chambers that target Flu B, and one chamber for a
control (TIC). For SARS-CoV-2, the test targets two non-overlapping regions in
the N gene and Orf7b/8 gene. For Influenza A, the test targets one region of
Segment 5, two non-overlapping regions of Segment 7, and one region of Segment
8. For Influenza B, the test targets one region of Segment 5 and one region of
Segment 8. For Influenza B, the test targets one region of Segment 5 and one
region of Segment 8.
The color change of the reaction mixture is detected in real time using
optical and electronic elements contained within the Test Unit. An on-board
microprocessor analyzes the color change data to detect the presence of
amplification, and hence the target RNA, in each chamber. A diagnostic
algorithm, included in the device firmware, is then used to determine patient
infectivity status and the results are shown via LED indicators. Results for
the test are displayed as either positive, negative, or invalid. A positive
result may show in as few as 11 minutes; a negative or invalid result will
display in 30 minutes. The result display persists for a minimum of 8 hours
and a maximum of 12 hours after the test has finished running.
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
· For in vitro diagnostic use · For use under FDA Emergency Use Authorization
(EUA) only. · This product has not been FDA cleared or approved, but has been
authorized for emergency use by FDA
under an EUA · This product has been authorized only for the detection and
differentiation of nucleic acid from
SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, and Influenza B, not for any other viruses or
pathogens; and, · The emergency use of this product is only authorized for the
duration of the declaration that
circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro
diagnostics for detection and/ or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section
564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. §
360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is
revoked sooner.
· Leave test components sealed in foil pouch until just before use. · Proper
sample collection and sample handling are essential for correct results. · Do
not touch swab tip when handling swab sample. · Do not use any components with
visible damage. · Use the product only as specified, without modification, or
the protection supplied by the product can be
compromised. · Do not use components after their expiration date. · Choose a
level location to do this test where you can let the test sit undisturbed (out
of reach of pets,
pests, or children) for 30 minutes. · The device may be hot to touch after the
test is done. · Do not place the test closer than 30cm (12 inches) to devices
or appliances, such as antenna cables and
external antennas, that may cause interference while the test is running.
· All kit components are single use items. Do not use with multiple specimens.
· Do not try to disassemble the Test Unit. · The elution buffer may contain
irritants. Do not ingest the contents of the tube. If the contents of the tube
are splashed in your eyes, flush your eyes with water. If the contents splash
onto your skin, wash with soap and water. If irritation persists, notify a
health care provider.
· After use remove the batteries, place the test unit in plastic disposal bag
and dispose all test kit materials in trash. Do not allow the test unit to
come into contact or be disposed of with bleach, as harmful gases could be
emitted as a result.
· At low frequency, clinical samples contain inhibitors that may generate
invalid results. · Performance characteristics of this test have been
established with specimen types listed in the Intended
Use section only. The performance with other specimen types or samples has not
been validated. · Only use the components provided. Do not use swabs from the
other tests.
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SECTION A – Reagents and Materials
LuciraTM COVID-19 & Flu Home Test contents:
· Package Insert · Nasal Swab: one sterile flocked nasal swab in a peel-pouch;
· Sample Vial: a single-use, disposable vial containing an elution buffer to
release and lyse virions
from a nasal swab sample; · Test Unit: a single-use, disposable unit with
lyophilized reagents for multiplexed amplification
and electronic readout for detection of SARS-CoV-2, Flu A, and Flu B RNA; ·
Batteries: two AA batteries for the Test Unit; and · Plastic disposal bag to
dispose of the test after use.
NOTE: For optimal performance, use the swabs provided in the test. Other swabs
are not suitable for use with this test.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
· Tests must always be stored at temperature between 15-30°C / 59-86°F. ·
Tests must be stored at ambient humidity 10%-80%. · IP21: The Test Unit has an
enclosure protection rating of IP21. This means the Test Unit has
protection from the insertion of a finger or solid objects greater than 1/2″
(12.5mm) in diameter. This also means the Test Unit has protection against
vertically falling drops of water or condensation. · Do not reuse test
components. · Do not remove the Test Unit from the foil pouch until
immediately before use.
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Section B Directions for running the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test
· Choose a location to do this test where it can sit UNDISTURBED for 30
minutes.
· Please read all instructions carefully before you begin. · Do not insert
batteries into test unit until ready to
perform test. · Keep test box to create a personal verified digital record
of your test result. · Make sure your test kit contains: 2 AA
batteries, test unit (pouch 1), sample vial (pouch 2), swab (labeled 3), and
plastic disposal bag. · Wash and dry hands.
1. Set Up Test
· When ready to begin test, open test unit pouch 1.
Open battery door and insert batteries. Check that Ready light is on.
· Open sample vial pouch 2.
REMOVE sample vial seal
then GENTLY set in test unit but do NOT push the vial down.
2. Swab Both Nostrils
For this test to work properly, it is important to swab BOTH nostrils.
· Remove swab and hold with handle end. Do not set swab
down.
· Tilt head back and gently insert swab tip until it is fully
inside your nostril and you meet resistance. o For adults – insert less than
one inch. o For younger children – insert less than 1/2 inch
· Once swab tip is fully inside nostril, roll the swab
5 times around the inside walls of your nostril.
The swab should be touching the walls of the nostril as you rotate.
· Repeat swab step in other nostril.
5 Rotate x in BOTH nostrils.
Make sure to roll around inside walls to collect a good sample.
Ready
COVID
Neg Flu A Pos
–
Flu B
Note: Keep vial away from children. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. If
contact occurs, rinse with water. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention.
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3. Stir Swab and Run Test
15x
· Insert swab into the sample vial until it touches the bottom.
· Mix sample by stirring around the sample vial 15 times.
·Discard swab.
Ready
COVID
Neg Flu A Pos
–
Flu B
· Immediately snap cap closed and press vial down into test unit until it
clicks.
· Ready light will start blinking when test is running.
CLICK
Ready
COVID
Neg Flu A Pos
–
Flu B
READY
If Ready light is not blinking within 5 seconds, use palm of your hand to
press down more firmly to start test.
Do not move test unit once the test has started running.
Wait 30 minutes.
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4. Read Result
· Ready light will continue blinking while the test is running.
· Positive results may display before the test is done running; however, you
must wait until the Ready light has stopped blinking to interpret all test
results.
· Results may be positive for more than one virus. · Ready light will turn off
and all results for COVID-19, Flu
A, and Flu B will display in 30 minutes when test is done.
Example Result: Positive for COVID-19 & Flu A; Negative for Flu B.
See Section C for all possible results.
Ready
COVID
Neg Flu A Pos
–
Flu B
POSITIVE Results
Positive results light up on the right
COVID-19 Positive
Flu A Positive
Flu B Positive
Ready
Ready
Ready
COVID
COVID
COVID
Neg Flu A Pos Neg Flu A Pos Neg Flu A Pos
–
Flu B
–
Flu B
–
- Flu B
NEGATIVE Results
Negative results light up on the left
COVID-19 Negative Flu A Negative
Flu B Negative
Ready
Ready
Ready
COVID
COVID
COVID
Neg Flu A Pos Neg Flu A Pos Neg Flu A Pos
–
Flu B
–
Flu B
–
Flu B
INVALID Results
Positive and Negative lights flash/blink if result is Invalid
Ready
Invalid results may occur for one, two or all three
COVID
viruses. If an invalid result is observed for any of the
Neg Flu A Pos viruses the entire test is considered invalid. Retest
–
Flu B + with a new test and use the retest results as final.
If you receive any invalid results, retest or contact Lucira at 1-888LUCIRA-4 to obtain a free replacement test.
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Lucira Connect is a website that helps you:
· Create a shareable digital record of your test result · Connect to
telehealth from home to discuss care and treatment options with a healthcare
provider Use your smartphone camera to scan the QR code on the top of the test
unit or on the
sticker on the back of the box to begin at luciraconnect.com
If the test is POSITIVE
It is very likely you have COVID-19 (if the test result is positive for
COVID-19) or flu (if the test result is positive for flu A or flu B) and it is
important to be under the care of a healthcare provider. It is likely you will
be asked to isolate yourself at home to avoid spreading the virus to others.
There is a very small chance that this test can give a positive result that is
wrong (a false positive). Your healthcare provider will work with you to
determine how best to care for you based on your test results along with
medical history and your symptoms.
If the test is NEGATIVE
A negative result means the virus that causes COVID-19 (if you test negative
for COVID-19) or flu (if you test negative for flu A & flu B) was not found in
your sample. However, it is possible for this test to give a negative result
that is incorrect (a false negative) in some people with COVID-19 or flu. This
means you could possibly still have COVID-19 or flu even though the test is
negative. If this is the case, your healthcare provider will consider the test
result with all other aspects of your history such as symptoms and possible
exposures to decide how to care for you. It is important you work with your
healthcare provider to help you understand the next steps you should take.
If the test is INVALID An invalid result means something with the test did not
work properly. If the test result is invalid, the positive and negative lights
on the device will be blinking/flashing. If your test shows an invalid result,
retest or contact Lucira at 1-888- LUCIRA-4 to obtain a free replacement test.
5. Dispose of Test
After use remove the batteries, place the test unit in plastic disposal bag
and dispose all test kit materials in trash. Do not allow the test unit to
come into contact or be disposed of with bleach, as harmful gases could be
emitted as a result.
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Section C – Test Unit Result Display
Test is ready to be run
Test is running
Blinking/flashing
COVID-19 Flu A Flu B
Negative Negative Negative
Positive Positive Positive
Positive Positive Positive
COVID-19 Flu A Flu B
Positive Negative Negative
Negative Positive Negative
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Negative Negative Positive
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COVID-19 Flu A Flu B
Positive Positive Negative
Positive Negative Positive
Negative Positive Positive
COVID-19 Flu A Flu B
Positive Not available yet Not available yet
Not available yet Positive Not available yet
Not available yet Not available yet Positive
COVID-19 Flu A Flu B
Positive Not available yet Positive
Not available yet Positive Positive
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Positive Positive Not available yet
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Covid-19, Flu A, Flu B — Invalid Results
If any individual assay gives an invalid result, all results for that Test
Unit should be considered invalid and testing should be repeated with a new
Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test.
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
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Covid-19, Flu A, Flu B — Invalid Results
If any individual assay gives an invalid result, all results for that Test
Unit should be considered invalid and testing should be repeated with a new
Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test.
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
Invalid
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Invalid
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Section D – Quality Control Testing for Point of Care Settings
External run controls (ERCs) are not required to use this test kit.
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Section E – Quality Systems Evaluation
The Quality Systems of Lucira Health, Inc. were independently evaluated. The
evaluation has provided evidence to establish that the quality systems and
manufacturing capability are likely to achieve the performance noted in this
labeling.
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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
- Limit of Detection (LoD) – Analytical Sensitivity
The limit of detection was determined for 5 human derived viral isolates individually (referred to as anchor strains): 1. Influenza A H3N2: A/HongKong/4801/2014 2. Influenza A H1N1pdm09: A/Michigan/45/2015 3. Influenza B, Yamagata Lineage: B/Phuket/3073/2013 4. Influenza B, Victoria Lineage: B/Colorado/6/2017 5. SARS-CoV-2: Heat Inactivated 2019-nCoV/USA-WA1/2020
Each virus was serially diluted into Natural Nasal Swab Matrix (NNSM), pipetted onto a fresh, unused nasal swab, and run on two device lots. NNSM was prepared by pooling negative patient specimens in viral transport media, previously tested negative for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, and Influenza B. The preliminary LoD for the device was determined by testing at least three (3) target concentrations at 2-fold dilutions on each lot of devices. For each lot, each concentration was tested in replicates of seven (7) devices by three (3) unique operators, for a total of 21 replicates per concentration. Additionally, each operator ran two (2) Non-Template Controls (NTC) as negative controls immediately after each target concentration. The LoD for each lot was separately determined as the lowest concentration that yielded greater than 95% positive results. At least one of the concentrations run had to produce < 95% positive results for the virus. The preliminary LoD for the device was defined as the higher LoD of the two lots.
The LoD was confirmed by testing 20 replicates at the preliminary LoD concentration on a single lot for each target. Two (2) additional operators, who were not involved in determining the preliminary LoD, performed the confirmation testing by each running ten (10) devices from one lot at the determined preliminary LoD concentration. Each virus produced 19/20 positive replicates, confirming the LoD for each virus. Detailed results are shown in Table 1 through 5 and summarized in Table 6 below.
Table 1. LoD Determination Results SARS-CoV-2
Genome equivalents /
mL VTM*
Genome equivalents /
swab
SARS-CoV-2: Heat Inactivated 2019-nCoV/USA-WA1/2020
Positive/Total Valid
Preliminary Lot 1
Preliminary Lot 2
Confirmatory
Percent Positive
Preliminary Lot 1
Preliminary Lot 2
Confirmatory
727
2180
21/21
21/21
—
100%
100%
—
363
1090
21/21
20/21
20/20
100%
95%
100%
181
544
21/21
19/21
—
100%
90%
—
91
272
15/21
14/21
—
71%
67%
—
- Since most tests utilize viral transfer media (VTM) as a matrix to elute the swab, the concentrations of genome equivalents per swab were also converted to corresponding concentrations of genome equivalents per mL of VTM (assuming 100% elution of a swab into 3 mL of VTM). For example, the concentration of 1260 genome equivalents (GE) per swab corresponds to 420 copies per mL of VTM.
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Table 2. LoD Determination Results Influenza A H1N1pdm09
Genome equivalents /mL VTM*
Genome equivalents
/swab
Influenza A H1N1pdm09: A/Michigan/45/2015
2500
7500
1250
3750
627
1880
313
938
Positive/Total Valid
Percent Positive
Preliminary Lot 1 21/21 21/21 19/21 13/21
Preliminary Lot 2 21/21 21/21 19/21 15/21
Confirmatory
-20/20
—
Preliminary Lot 1
100.00% 100.00%
90% 62%
Preliminary Lot 2
100.00% 100.00%
90% 71%
Confirmatory
-100%
—
Table 3. LoD Determination Results Influenza A H3N2
Genome equivalents /mL VTM*
Genome equivalents /swab
Influenza A H3N2 A/HongKong/4801/2014
1680
5040
840
2520
420
1260
210
630
Positive/Total Valid
Percent Positive
Preliminary Lot 1
21/21 21/21 21/21 18/21
Preliminary Lot 2
21/21 21/21 20/21 18/21
Confirmatory
–19/20 —
Preliminary Lot 1
100% 100% 100% 86%
Preliminary Lot 2
100% 100% 95% 86%
Confirmatory
–95% —
Table 4. LoD Determination Results Influenza B, Victoria Lineage
Genome equivalents /mL VTM*
Genome equivalents /swab
Influenza B, Victoria Lineage: B/Colorado/6/2017
5767
17300
2890
8670
1443
4330
723
2170
Positive/Total Valid
Percent Positive
Preliminary Lot 1 21/21 21/21 20/21 13/21
Preliminary Lot 2 21/21 21/21 21/21 20/21
Confirmatory
–20/20 —
Preliminary Lot 1 100% 100% 95% 62%
Preliminary Lot 2 100% 100% 100% 95%
Confirmatory
–100% —
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Table 5. LoD Determination Results Influenza B, Yamagata Lineage
Genome equivalents /mL VTM*
Genome equivalents
/swab
Influenza B, Yamagata Lineage: B/Phuket/3073/2013
1690
5070
847
2540
423
1270
211
634
Positive/Total Valid
Percent Positive
Preliminary Lot 1 20/21 14/21 15/21 13/21
Preliminary Lot 2 21/21 20/21 18/21 16/21
Confirmatory
20/20 —-
Preliminary Lot 1 95% 67% 71% 62%
Preliminary Lot 2 100% 95% 86% 76%
Confirmatory
100% —-
Assay and Subtype or Lineage
COVID-19 Flu A, H1N1pdm09 Flu A, H3N2 Flu B, Victoria Lineage Flu B, Yamagata
Lineage
Table 6. LoD Summary
Target
Limit of Detection (GE/swab)
2019-nCoV/USA-WA1/2020 A/Michigan/45/2015 A/Hong Kong/4801/2014 B/Colorado/6/2017 B/Phuket/3073/2013
1090 3750 1260 4330 5070
Limit of Detection (GE / mL VTM equivalents)*
363 1250 4200 1440 1690
The LoD for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A H3N2: A/HongKong/4801/2014, Influenza A H1N1pdm09: A/ Michigan/45/2015, Influenza B, Yamagata Lineage: B/Phuket/3073/2013 and Influenza B, Victoria Lineage: B/ Colorado/6/2017 were determined to be 1090, 1260, 3750, 5070 and 4330 Genome equivalent/swab (GE/swab), respectively. Additional studies confirmed the LoD as determined by preliminary results.
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Co-spike LoD Equivalency Study
To demonstrate that a co-spike of 3 viral targets does not impact the limit of
detection, a confirmatory LoD study at the established LoD of 1X LoD was
performed. All three targets (Co-spike 1: Influenza A/Michigan/45/2015,
Influenza B/ Colorado/6/2017 and SARS-CoV-2 and Co-spike 2: Influenza A/Hong
Kong/4801/2014, Influenza B/ Phuket/3073/2013 and SARS-CoV-2) were diluted in
NNSM to a concentration of 3X LoD and then pooled together to form a co-spike
at 1X LoD in NNSM. The NNSM containing all three targets at 1X LoD was then
pipetted onto a fresh, unused nasal swab and tested per the instructions for
use. The results demonstrated that 95% (for each of the three targets) of
replicates were positive at 1X LoD, indicating that the LoD is confirmed in a
triple co-spike and a cospike of all three targets is acceptable to use for
additional studies. The presence of all three target analytes in a specimen
did not adversely affect the analytical sensitivity of the Lucira COVID-19 &
Flu Home Test.
Cospike
Co-spike 1 Co-spike 2
Target 1
A/Michigan/45/2015 A/Hong Kong/4801/2014
Table 7. Co-spike LoD Confirmation
Target 2 B/Colorado/6/2017
Target 3 SARS-CoV-2
Flu A POS/ Total Valid
38/40
B/Phuket/3073/2013 SARS-CoV-2
20/20
Flu B POS/
39/40 20/20
COVID-19 POS / Total Valid
40/40
20/20
- Inclusivity (Analytical Reactivity)
a) Wet Testing The inclusivity of the Lucira assays was evaluated with 20 Influenza A strains (10 H1N1 pdm09 and 10 H3N2), 10 Influenza B strains (5 Yamagata and 5 Victoria lineages), and 3 SARS-CoV-2 strains representing temporal, geographic, and genetic diversity within the currently circulating subtypes and lineages. At least 2 strains from the last 5 years were selected for Influenza A H1N1pmo09, Influenza A H3N2 and Influenza B. All Influenza strains were quantified by an in-house, validated qPCR assay to standardized concentration units. SARS-CoV-2 strains were quantified by ddPCR by the supplier. All strains were individually tested at 3X LoD in 3 replicates to demonstrate inclusivity. The results are shown in Tables 8 through 10 below.
Table 8. COVID-19 Assay Results with Tested SARS-CoV-2 Strains
Target
SARS-CoV-2 isolate 5574/2020
Alpha Variant
SARS-CoV-2 isolate 015421/2021
Beta Variant
SARS-CoV-2 isolate hCoV-19/USA/MD-HP05285/2021 Delta Variant
SARS-CoV-2 strain 2019-nCoV/USA-WA1/2020
Anchor CoV
Test Concentration (cp/swab) 3275
3275 3275 3275
COVID-19 POS / Total Valid 3 / 3
3 / 3 3 / 3 3 / 3
% Positive
100% 100% 100% 100%
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Table 9. Flu A Assay Results with Tested Influenza A Strains
Target
A/Indiana/02/2020 A/Hawaii/66/2019 A/Victoria/2570/2019 A/Wisconsin/588/2019
A/Michigan/45/2015 A/Bangladesh/3002/2015 A/Dominican/Republic/7293/2013
A/Iowa/53/2015 A/Christchurch/16/2010 A/California/7/2009 A/New York/21/2020
A/Tasmania/503/2020 A/Hong Kong/2671/2019 A/Hong Kong/45/2019
A/Singapore/INFIMH-16-0019/2016 A/Hong Kong/4801/2014
A/Switzerland/9715293/2013 A/Brisbane/10/2007 A/Texas/50/2012 A/Perth/16/2009
Subtype
H1N1pdm09 H1N1pdm09 H1N1pdm09 H1N1pdm09 H1N1pdm09 H1N1pdm09 H1N1pdm09
H1N1pdm09 H1N1pdm09 H1N1pdm09
H3N2 H3N2 H3N2 H3N2 H3N2 H3N2 H3N2 H3N2 H3N2 H3N2
Test Concentration (cp/swab)
11250
Flu A POS / Total Valid 3 / 3
11250
3 / 3
11250
3 / 3
11250
3 / 3
11250
3 / 3
11250
3 / 3
11250
3 / 3
11250
3 / 3
11250
3 / 3
11250
3 / 3
3785
3 / 3
3785
3 / 3
3785
3 / 3
3785
3 / 3
3785
3 / 3
3785
3 / 3
3785
3 / 3
3785
3 / 3
3785
3 / 3
3785
3 / 3
%Positive
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
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Table 10. Flu B Assay Results with Tested Influenza B Strains
Target
B/Washington/02/2019 B/Colorado/6/2017 B/Florida/78/2015 B/Texas/02/2013
B/Michigan/09/2011 B/Texas/81/2016 B/Phuket/3073/2013 B/Montana/05/2012
B/Massachusetts/02/2012 B/Wisconsin/1/2010
Lineage
Victoria Victoria Victoria Victoria Victoria Yamagata Yamagata Yamagata
Yamagata Yamagata
Test Concentration Flu B POS / Total Valid (cp/swab)
13000
3 / 3
13000
3 / 3
13000
3 / 3
13000
3 / 3
13000
3 / 3
15200
3 / 3
15200
3 / 3
15200
3 / 3
15200
3 / 3
15200
3 / 3
%Positive
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
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b) In silico
i) SARS-CoV-2 Predicted Reactivity Inclusivity of the Lucira SARS-CoV-2 Assay
was demonstrated by in-silico reactivity of the assay against publicly
available SARS-CoV-2 strains using the assay’s primers. SARS-CoV-2 sequences
were downloaded from the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data
(GISAID, https:// www.gisaid.org) database monthly from December 1, 2020
through January 15, 2023. As of April 15, 2021, all SARS-Cov-2 sequences
uploaded to GISAID each month are downloaded and up to 50,000 sequences are
sampled. Prior to the April 15, 2021 datapoint, all sequences uploaded that
month were included in the analysis. For each sample, sequences were imported
into Geneious and trimmed to remove ambiguous bases, filtering by length post-
trim to ensure coverage of target regions. Geneious was then used to predict
primer binding, and binding results were analyzed to apply reactivity rules.
Reactivity for a set was defined as having at most one mismatch on a primer,
and no mismatches within 5 nucleotides of the leading edge for each primer. A
single nucleotide mismatch in one of the primers for LAMP assays is not
expected to impact the limit of detection, unless it is in the leading end of
the primer as previously demonstrated by work on MERS-CoV (PMID 25103205).
Between December 1, 2020 and January 15, 2023, 1,068,203 sequences were
analyzed and 99.97% were found to be reactive.
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Table 11. SARS-CoV-2 Reactivity Results by Month
Sequence Dates Dec 1 Dec 31, 2020
Jan 1 Jan 31, 2021 Feb 1 Feb 28, 2021 Mar 1 March 31, 2021 Mar 15 Apr
15, 2021 Apr 15 May 15, 2021 May 15 Jun 15, 2021 Jun 15 Jul 15, 2021 Jul
15 Aug 15, 2021 Aug 15 Sep 15, 2021
N 34,775
25,824 42,888 72,943 49,611 48,435 49,365 48,252 48,650 48,547
No. Passing Sequences 34,761
25,808 42,885 72,936 49,597 48,424 49,341 48,241 48,646 48,545
Sep 15 Oct 15, 2021
49,886
49,870
Oct 15 Nov 15, 2021
48,804
48,797
Nov 15 Dec 15, 2021
47,592
47,583
Dec 15, 2021 Jan 15, 2022
48,105
48,099
Jan 15 Feb 15, 2022
47,011
46,999
Feb 15 Mar 15, 2022
45,907
45,900
Mar 15 Apr 15, 2022 Apr 15 May 15, 2022
46,605 45,870
46,595 45,844
May 15 Jun 15, 2022
44,542
44,497
Jun 15 Jul 15, 2022
46,113
46,099
Jul 15 Aug 15, 2022
23,857
23,845
Aug 15 Sep 15, 2022
25,003
24,997
Sep 15 Oct 15, 2022
11,306
11,301
Oct 15, 2022 – Dec 15, 2022 Dec 15, 2022 Jan 15, 2023
41,491 26,821
41,478 26,814
All time points (Dec 1, 2020 to Jan 15, 2023)
1,068,203
1,067,902
Percent Passing 99.96% 99.94% 99.99% 99.99% 99.97% 99.98% 99.95% 99.98% 99.99%
100.00% 99.97% 99.99% 99.98% 99.99% 99.97% 99.98% 99.98% 99.94% 99.90% 99.97%
99.95% 99.98% 99.96% 99.97% 99.97%
99.97%
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ii) SARS-CoV-2 Reactivity Results by Variant For SARS-CoV-2, reactivity was also predicted for each Greek-letter variant monitored by WHO or CDC. Up to 10,000 sequences are sampled each month for each Greek-letter variant. Reactivity predictions based on established rules were tabulated by variant for the sample of SARS-CoV-2 sequences uploaded to GISAID between December 15, 2022, and January 15, 2023. The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is predicted to be reactive to all variants identified. Specifically, within this dataset, 8776/8779 (99.97%) Omicron sequences were predicted to be reactive to the assay demonstrating that the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home test is reactive to the Omicron variant.
Variant
Alpha Beta Delta Gamma Omicron Epsilon Eta Kappa Mu Zeta Total
Table 12. SARS-CoV-2 Reactivity Results by Variant
No. Sequences Downloaded (post-filter)
1854 44 5800 1098
8779 51 18 11 1 238 17894
No. Sequences Reactive In-Silico (Percent)
1854 ( 100.00%) 44 (100.00%) 5799 (99.98%) 1098 (100.00%)
8776 (99.997%) 51( 100.00%) 18( 100.00%) 11( 100.00%) 1( 100.00%) 238 (
100.00%) 17,890 (99.998%)
iii) Influenza Predicted Reactivity Sequences were downloaded for each targeted segment for each subtype: A/H3N2, A/pH1N1, B/Victoria, and B/ Yamagata. Sequences were imported to Geneious and trimmed to remove ambiguities, and then filtered by length to include only whole segment sequences. Primer binding with both primer sets was predicted using Geneious and results were analyzed using R to apply reactivity rules. Reactivity was defined as having at least one primer set with at most one SNP on each primer, and no SNPs within 5 nucleotides of the leading edge for each primer. All four subtypes had over 95% of sequences reactive for both the last year (December 2021 January 2023) and the last 3 years (December 2019 January 2023). All are also reactive to over 95% of sequences in the last 5 years (2017-2023).
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Years
Dec 2016-Dec 2017 Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Dec 2018-Dec 2019 Dec 2019-Dec 2020
Dec 2020-Dec 2021 Dec 2021-Jan 2023 Dec 2019-Jan 2023
[Last 3 years] Dec 2017 – Jan 2023
[Last 5 years]
Table 13. Predicted Reactivity per Influenza Target
A/H3N2
A/pH1N1
B/Victoria
Reactive
N
Reactive
N
Reactive
N
99.5%
5,754
98.7%
1,123
99.5%
1,447
99.1%
4,097
96.8%
3,456
89.1%*
829
98.4%
5,268
98.3%
4,746
93.9%
2,409
97.4%
1,157
99.7%
2,976
97.8%
3,627
98.1% 97.7%
270 15,062
98.5% 95.5%
194 2,271
99.2% 99.6%
1,007 531
97.7%
16,489
98.0%
5,441
98.3%
5,165
98.1%
25,854
97.8%
13,643
96.1%
8,403
B/Yamagata
Reactive
N
99.6%
1562
99.8%
3335
99.7%
675
98.2%
112
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
98.2%
112
99.7%
4,122
Years: Defined as Dec 1st of start year to Nov 30th of the end year. 2022 data covers through December 15, 2022.
*Wet testing confirmed assay performance with B/Colorado/6/2017 as reported in Table 10.
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- Cross-Reactivity (Analytical Specificity)
a) Wet Testing
The specificity of the assay was evaluated in cross-reactivity testing using 29 potential pathogens or
commensal organisms. For each organism, 35 L of undiluted organism was spiked onto a nasal swab with
35 L of NNSM. The swab was then eluted and run on the Lucira test. As shown below, the cross-reactivity
testing confirmed that none of the organisms were cross reactive with the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test at
the concentrations tested.
Table 14. Cross-Reactivity Results
Microbial Target
Test Concentration
COVID-19 (# POS / #
Tested)
Parainfluenza virus 1
1.26E+06 TCID50/mL
0/3
Parainfluenza virus 2
1.60E+06 TCID50/mL
0/3
Parainfluenza virus 3
8.51E+07 TCID50/mL
0/3
Parainfluenza virus 4
1.15E+07 TCID50/mL
0/3
Adenovirus C1
3.09E+08 TCID50/mL
0/3
Enterovirus 68
1.51E+06 TCID50/mL
0/3
Respiratory Syncytial Virus -A
1.17E+05 TCID50/mL
0/3
Respiratory Syncytial Virus -B
4.57E+06 TCID50/mL
0/3
Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV)
4.17E+05 TCID50/mL
0/3
Rhinovirus 1A
2.20E+07 PFU/mL
0/3
Candida albicans Chlamydia pneumoniae
4.76E+08 CFU/mL
0/3
1.25E+07 IFU/mL
0/3
Haemophilus influenzae
6.97E+08 CFU/mL
0/3
Legionella pneumophila
1.91E+10 CFU/mL
0/3
Streptococcus pneumoniae
1.34E+09 CFU/mL
0/3
Streptococcus pyogenes
2.39E+09 CFU/mL
0/3
Bordetella pertussis
1.96E+10 CFU/mL
0/3
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
2.70E+08 CCU/mL
0/3
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
6.90E+08 CFU/mL
0/3
Streptococcus salivarius Staphylococcus epidermidis
1.20E+08 CFU/mL
0/3
1.40E+08 CFU/mL
0/3
Human Coronavirus 229E
5.62E+04 TCID50/mL
0/3
Human Coronavirus OC43
1.70E+05 TCID50/mL
0/3
Human Coronavirus NL63
1.17E+05 TCID50/mL
0/3
Human Coronavirus HKU1*
5.50E+04 Copies/uL
0/3
Pneumocystis jirovecii
1.00E+08 Nuclei/mL
0/3
SARS-COV-1
3.33E+07 PFU/mL
0/3
MERS-coronavirus
8.90E+05 TCID50/mL
0/3
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
1.15E+08 CFU/mL
0/3
- Human Corona HKU1 synthetic RNA was used due to unavailability of virus.
Flu A (# POS / #
Tested)
0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3
0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3
Flu B (# POS / #
Tested)
0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3
0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3
Cross Reactive
No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No
No No No
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Cross-reactivity of Influenza A, Influenza B, and SARS-CoV-2 at high concentrations was evaluated. As shown below, the cross-reactivity testing confirmed that viruses were not cross-reactive at the concentrations tested.
Table 15. Cross Reactive Analysis for Flu A, Flu B, and SARS-CoV-2 Spiked at High Concentrations
Microbial Target
Test Concentration
COVID-19 (POS/#Tested)
FLU A (#POS/#Tested)
Flu B (POS/#Tested)
Cross Reactive
Influenza A/ Hk
9.60E+08 CEID50/mL
0/3
3/3
0/3
No
Influenza A/ Mi
1.00E+09 CEID50/mL
0/3
3/3
0/3
No
Influenza B/ Co
1.60E+08 CEID50/mL
0/3
0/3
3/3
No
Influenza B/ Ph
1.10E+09 CEID50/mL
0/3
0/3
3/3
No
SARS-COV-2
6.45E+06 TCID50/mL
3/3
0/3
0/3
No
(2019-nCoV/USA-
WA1/2020)
b) In Silico In silico analysis was conducted to verify the assay does not
cross-react with other high prevalence disease agents and normal or pathogenic
flora that are reasonably likely to be encountered in a clinical specimen.
Whole genome sequences were downloaded from NCBI. Results are summarized
below.
BLAST alignments were found for only two of the species tested: SARS-CoV-1 and
Haemophilus influenzae. Since neither of these species had complete primer
sets predicted to bind, they are not predicted to have cross reactivity with
either primer set for any target analyte. SARS-CoV-1 has > 80% homology on
individual primers for SARS-CoV-2 and Candida albicans and Staphylococcus
salivarius have > 80% homology on individual primers for Influenza A and were
tested and found not to have microbial interference, as shown in Table 18.
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Table 16. Cross-Reactivity BLAST Results
Species
SARS-CoV-1
MERS-CoV Human coronavirus 229E Human coronavirus OC43 Human coronavirus HKU1
Human coronavirus NL63 Adenovirus (e.g. C1 Ad. 71) Human Metapneumovirus
(hMPV) Parainfluenza virus 1-4 Influenza A Influenza B Enterovirus (e.g. EV68)
Respiratory syncytial virus Rhinovirus Chlamydia pneumoniae Haemophilus
influenzae Legionella pneumophila Mycobacterium tuberculosis Streptococcus
pneumoniae Streptococcus pyogenes Bordetella pertussis Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJP) Candida albicans Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus epidermidis Staphylococcus salivarius Passes Acceptance
Criteria
SARS-CoV-2
Set 1
Set 2
B1c (100%), F2 (100%), F1c (100%) F3 (84%)
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
F1c (65%)
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
PASS
PASS
Influenza A
Set 1
Set 2
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. PASS
N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. F1c (71%) N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. LB (86%) N.A.F. N.A.F. F2 (81%) PASS
Set 3
N.A.F.
N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F.
N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. F3 (77%)
N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. PASS
Set 4
N.A.F.
N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F.
N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F.
N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. PASS
N.A.F. No Alignment Found. Percentages indicate percent homology to primers with alignments.
Influenza B
Set 1
Set 2
N.A.F.
N.A.F.
N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. PASS
N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. N.A.F. PASS
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- Microbial Interference
a) Competitive Interference by Viral Panel Analytes Competitive microbial interference was tested for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, and Influenza B. Each anchor strain was evaluated with 3 sample replicates spiked on a swab at low (3x LoD) concentration and a high level (1E+05 copies/mL) of the anchor strains of the other targets pooled to represent the worst-case scenario. No interference was seen as shown below.
Test Configuration
Table 17. Competitive Microbial Interference Testing Results
Viral Target at 3X LoD
Concentration
Other Viral Targets at High Concentration
COVID-19 Assay Results
Flu A Assay Results
Flu B Assay Results
Competitive Inhibition Present
(Y/N)
Co-spike I
A/HK
B/Ph, SARS-CoV 3/3 positive 3/3 positive 3/3 positive
No
Co-spike II
B/Ph
A/HK, SARS-CoV 3/3 positive 3/3 positive 3/3 positive
No
Co-spike III
SARS-CoV-2
A/HK, B/Ph
3/3 positive 3/3 positive
3/3 positive
No
(2019-nCoV/
USA-WA1/2020)
b) Interference by Other Microorganisms
Microbial interference was evaluated using 29 potential pathogens or commensal
organisms. For each organism, nasal swabs were spiked with 35uL of each
individual test microorganism and 35uL of a co-spike of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza
A (A/Hong Kong/4801/2014) and B (B/Phuket/3073/2013) viral targets diluted in
NNSM at 3X LoD final concentration of each virus. The swab was then eluted and
run on the Lucira test.
The results showed that no microbial interference was detected.
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Table 18. Microbial Interference by Other Microorganisms Results
Microbial Target
Parainfluenza virus 1 Parainfluenza virus 2 Parainfluenza virus 3
Parainfluenza virus 4 Adenovirus C1 Enterovirus 68 Respiratory Syncytial Virus
-A Respiratory Syncytial Virus -B Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) Rhinovirus 1A
Candida albicans Chlamydia pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae Legionella
pneumophila Streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus pyogenes Bordetella
pertussis Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pseudomonas aeruginosa Streptococcus
salivarius Staphylococcus epidermidis Human Coronavirus 229E Human Coronavirus
OC43 Human Coronavirus NL63 Human Coronavirus HKU1* Pneumocystis jirovecii
SARS-COV-1 MERS-coronavirus Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Test Concentration
1.26E+06 TCID50/mL 1.60E+06 TCID50/mL 8.51E+07 TCID50/mL 1.15E+07 TCID50/mL
3.09E+08 TCID50/mL 1.51E+06 TCID50/mL 1.17E+05 TCID50/mL 4.57E+06 TCID50/mL
4.17E+05 TCID50/mL 2.20E+07 PFU/mL 4.76E+08 CFU/mL 1.25E+07 IFU/mL 6.97E+08
CFU/mL 1.91E+10 CFU/mL 1.34E+09 CFU/mL 2.39E+09 CFU/mL 1.96E+10 CFU/mL
2.70E+08 CCU/mL 6.90E+08 CFU/mL 1.20E+08 CFU/mL 1.40E+08 CFU/mL 5.62E+04
TCID50/mL 1.70E+05 TCID50/mL 1.17E+05 TCID50/mL 5.50E+04 Copies/uL 1.00E+08
Nuclei/mL 3.33E+07 PFU/mL 8.90E+05 TCID50/mL 1.15E+08 CFU/mL
COVID-19 (# POS / #
Tested)
3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3
3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3
Flu A (# POS / #
Tested)
3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3
3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3
Flu B (# POS / #
Tested)
3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3
3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3
Interference Observed
No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No
No No No
- Human Corona HKU1 synthetic RNA was used due to unavailability of virus.
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- Endogenous/Exogenous Interference Substances Studies Endogenous
interference studies were conducted to assess potential interference effects
on the Lucira assay from substances that may naturally be present in
respiratory specimens or artificially introduced onto the nasal swab. 35 µL of
the potentially interfering substances listed in the table below was spiked
onto the swab at the listed concentrations and evaluated with and without
virus spikes:
1. An Influenza A (A/Hong Kong/4801/2014) virus, Influenza B (B/Phuket/3073/2013) virus, and SARS-CoV-2 (2019-nCoV/USA-WA1/2020) virus, all at 3X LoD, were co-spiked to assess Influenza A, Influenza B and SARS-CoV-2 positive performance.
2. NTC devices to evaluate performance in the absence of template.
Substances that yielded 0/3 positive in valid NTC tests and 3/3 positive in valid POS tests were recorded as non-interfering. Invalid tests were repeated until 3 valid results were obtained. As shown in below, none of the substances tested showed interference effects with the Lucira assay.
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Endogenous/ Exogenous Substance
Afrin Original nasal spray Cepacol Choloroseptic Sore Throat Spray Robitussin
Mucin, type I-S Nicotine or Tobacco Blood (human) Relenza Tobrex Biotin Zicam
Allergy Relief Flonase Nasal Saline spray NeoSynephrine Cold & Sinus Extra
Strength Nasacort Mupirocin Tamiflu NeilMed Nasal Gel
Table 19. Endogenous/Exogenous Interference Results
Test Concentration
15% v/v 3 mg/mL
5% v/v
COVID-19 Assay in Presence of
Substance
Pass
Pass
Pass
Flu A Assay in Presence of Substance
Pass
Pass
Pass
Flu B Assay in Presence of Substance
Pass
Pass
Pass
5% v/v
Pass
Pass
Pass
2.5 mg/mL
Pass
Pass
Pass
0.03 mg/mL
Pass
Pass
Pass
5% (v/v)
Pass
Pass
Pass
5mg/mL
Pass
Pass
Pass
2.43mg/mL
Pass
Pass
Pass
3.5 ug/mL
Pass
Pass
Pass
25% (v/v)
Pass
Pass
Pass
25% (v/v)
Pass
Pass
Pass
25% (v/v)
Pass
Pass
Pass
25% (v/v)
Pass
Pass
Pass
25% (v/v)
Pass
Pass
Pass
12mg/mL
Pass
Pass
Pass
6mg/mL
Pass
Pass
Pass
1.25% (v/v)
Pass
Pass
Pass
Interfering (Yes/No)
No No No
No No No No No No No No No No No
No No No No
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- Surrogate Sample Testing Study
The Surrogate Sample study compared Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Test performance to that of FDA cleared or authorized comparator methods using samples that were collected in Viral Transport Medium (VTM) and used to prepare contrived specimens for testing. A total of 425 samples were evaluated, and the comparator assays were performed as per the cleared or authorized IFU.
Lucira achieved the following performance using the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu test authorized for use in a POC setting: · SARS-CoV-2: 97.3% positive percent agreement (107/110) and 99.7% negative percent agreement (295/296) · Flu A: 98.4% positive percent agreement (60/61) and 100% negative percent agreement (347/347) · Flu B: 95.3% positive percent agreement (41/43) and 99.7% negative percent agreement (363/364)
Table 20. Surrogate Study Results
Sample Category
Comparator (PCR)
Positive
Negative
Lucira
Lucira
Success
Success
PPA
N
Total N 95% Wilson CI
Total N
Pos Neg Pos Neg
SARS-CoV-2 107
3
107
97.3%
295
1
295 406
110
92.3% 99.1%
296
Flu A
60
98.4%
347
60
1
0 347 408
61
91.3% 99.7%
347
Flu B
41
95.3%
363
41
2
1
363 407
43
84.5% 98.7%
364
NPA 95% Wilson CI
99.7% 98.1% 99.9%
100% 98.9% 100%
99.7% 98.5% 100%
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- Usability and User Comprehension Study
Lucira conducted Human Usability testing among a total sample of 200 healthy, non-symptomatic users to evaluate the ability of various ages, ethnicities, and education levels to successfully run the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test and interpret test results. 100% (200/200) of users were able to run the test on their own. Participants were each shown six (6) simulated test results and correctly interpreted 99.7% (1194/1200) of results. - Clinical Study
The clinical performance of the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test was evaluated with symptomatic subjects suspected of COVID-19. Two separate studies were utilized for analyzing performance of the SARS-CoV-2 component of the test.
a) Clinical Study 1 Study 1 was performed using previously authorized Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit (SARS-CoV-2 components are in separate chambers and there are no changes to the SARS-CoV-2 primers of this test with respect to the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test Kit). A total of 101 subjects were enrolled in the study. The subjects independently collected nasal swab samples and ran the test. The results were compared to a high sensitivity molecular FDA Authorized SARS-CoV-2 assay, using samples collected concurrently with those for the Lucira assay that were tested in clinical laboratories.
Table 21. Clinical Study 1 Results
Sample Category
Comparator (PCR)
Positive
Negative
Lucira
Lucira
N
Pos Neg Pos Neg
Success Total N
PPA 95% Wilson CI
Success Total N
NPA 95% Wilson CI
SARS-CoV-2 48
3
1 49 101
48
94.1%
49
98.0%
51
85.5% 98.4%
50
89.4% 99.9%
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b) Clinical Study 2 Clinical performance of the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home
Test was evaluated at seven (7) study sites. Prospective nasal samples were
collected from patients with signs and symptoms consistent with respiratory
infection in the US during the 2022-2023 flu season and were tested at the
study sites.
Each patient sample was tested using the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test and a
PCR method as the comparator assay (FDA emergency use authorized SARS-CoV-2
molecular assay and FDA cleared Influenza A&B molecular assay). The Lucira
COVID-19 & Flu Home Test was compared against results from the comparator
assays.
For prospective specimens, a total of one thousand one hundred sixty-five
(1165) subjects were enrolled in the study. One (1) participant withdrew prior
to specimen collection and three (3) subjects were excluded due to previous
participation. A total of one thousand one hundred sixty-one (1161) samples
were evaluated in the performance analysis.
Of the total participants, nine hundred fifty-two (952) participants were
evaluated for SARS-CoV-2 results (two hundred-nine (209) samples were assessed
ineligible, 195 of which did not have comparator results), one thousand sixty-
five (1065) samples were evaluated for Influenza A results (ninety-six (96)
samples were assessed as ineligible, 82 of which did not have comparator
results) and one thousand sixty-five (1065) samples were evaluated for
Influenza B results (ninety-six (96) samples were assessed as ineligible, 82
of which did not have comparator result). Compared to the comparator assay,
the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test demonstrated positive agreement of 88.3%
and 90.0% for SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A, respectively; and negative agreement
of 100.0%, 99.3% and 99.9% for SARSCoV-2, Influenza A and Influenza B,
respectively. No samples positive for Influenza B were collected during the
study.
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Table 22. Clinical Study 2 SARS-CoV-2 Results
SARS-CoV-2 Comparator Test
Positive
Negative
Total
Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test
Positive
83
Negative
111
0
83
858
869
Total
94
858
952
Positive Percent Agreement (PPA)
88.3% (95% CI: 80.2% to 93.3%)
Negative Percent Agreement (NPA)
100.0% (95% CI: 99.6% to 100.0%)
1All false negatives occurred in samples with comparator Ct values of [Target 1] 33.3 – 38.4 and [Target 2] 32.8 – 36.7
Table 23. Clinical Study 2 Influenza A Results
Influenza A Comparator Test
Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test
Positive Negative
Total
Positive Percent Agreement (PPA)
Negative Percent Agreement (NPA)
Positive
Negative
108
7
12
938
120
945
90.0% (95% CI: 83.3% to 94.2%)
99.3% (95% CI: 98.5% to 99.6%)
Total 116 950 1065
Table 24. Clinical Study 2 Influenza B Results
Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test
Positive Negative
Total
Positive Percent Agreement (PPA)
Negative Percent Agreement (NPA)
Influenza B Comparator Test
Positive
Negative
0
1
0
1064
0
1065
N/A
99.9% (95% CI: 99.5% to 100.0%)
Total 1 1064 1065
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- Near the Cut-off Evaluation (NTCO)
The Near The Cut-off (NTCO) evaluation study was performed to determine the effects of operator-to-operator variation. Contrived nasal swabs were run by untrained, intended users. The test included 40 well-characterized contrived nasal swab samples: 10 positive contrived samples at 2X LoD for SARS-CoV-2 virus in NNSM, 10 positive contrived samples at 2X LoD for Influenza A virus in NNSM, 10 positive contrived samples at 2X LoD for Influenza B virus in NNSM, and 10 negative contrived samples with NNSM only. This study design tested blinded, contrived swabs prepared by Lucira Health employees and run by ten untrained, intended users. All results in the study were valid and matched the expected results. Overall agreement with expected results was 100% for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B Positive and Negative samples. The results demonstrate that untrained, intended users are able to use the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test and obtain the expected results.
Table 25. Summary of NTCO Results by Sample
Sample SARS-CoV-2 Positive
Flu A Positive Flu B Positive
Negative
Percent Agreement (95% CI) 100% (72.2%100%) 100% (72.2%100%) 100% (72.2%100%) 100% (72.2%100%)
(# Successes / # Tested) 10 / 10 10 / 10 10 / 10 10 / 10
Operator #
1 2 3 Total
Table 26. Summary of NTCO Results by Operator and Sample
SARS-CoV-2 Spike
Flu A Spike
Flu B Spike
Negative Spike
(# Positive / # Tested) (# Positive / # Tested) (# Positive / # Tested) (# Positive / # Tested)
3 / 3 4 / 4 3 / 3 10 / 10
3 / 3 4 / 4 3 / 3 10 / 10
4 / 4 3 / 3 3 / 3 10 / 10
0 / 4 0 / 3 0 / 3 0 / 10
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LIMITATIONS
· Performance was evaluated with nasal swab specimens only, using the
procedures provided in this instruction. · Failure to follow these procedures
may alter test performance. · False negative results may occur if a specimen
is improperly collected or handled. · False negative results may occur if
inadequate levels of viruses are present in the specimen. · False negative
results may occur if the virus mutates in the regions targeted by the test. ·
The test is a qualitative test and does not provide the quantitative value of
detected organism present. · Cross-reactivity with respiratory tract organisms
other than those tested in the Analytical Specificity Study may
lead to erroneous results. · This test cannot rule out diseases caused by
other bacterial or viral pathogens. · Analyte targets (viral sequences) may
persist in vivo, independent of virus viability. Detection of analyte
target(s) does not imply that the corresponding virus(s) are infectious, nor
are the causative agents for clinical symptoms. · Positive and negative
predictive values are dependent upon prevalence. False negative results are
more likely during peak activity when disease prevalence is high and false
positive results are more likely during periods of low activity. The
performance of the test has not been established in individuals who received
nasal administered Influenza vaccine. Individuals who received nasal
administered Influenza A vaccine may have positive Influenza A test results
for up to three days after vaccination. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/
mmwrhtml/rr57e717a1.htm · The performance of this test was established based
on the evaluation of a limited number of clinical specimens. Clinical
performance has not been established with all circulating variants of SARS-
CoV-2 but is anticipated to be reflective of the prevalent variants in
circulation at the time and location of the clinical evaluation. Performance
at the time of testing may vary depending on the variants circulating,
including newly emerging strains of SARS-CoV-2 and their prevalence, which
change over time. · There is a higher chance of false negative results with
home use tests than with laboratory-based molecular tests. This means that
there is a higher chance this test will give you a negative result when you
have COVID-19. · Performance characteristics for Influenza A was established
with clinical specimens collected during the 2022 influenza season when H3N2
was the predominant influenza A virus subtype in circulation. When other
influenza A viruses are emerging, performance characteristics may vary. ·
Influenza B performance was assessed by testing surrogate samples only; it was
not assessed by testing natural influenza B positive clinical samples.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Contact Lucira at customerservice@lucirahealth.com, or call 1-888-LUCIRA-4
(582-4724).
REFERENCES
1. Zhu N, Zhang D, Wang W, et al. A Novel Coronavirus from Patients with
Pneumonia in China, 2019. N Engl J Med. 2020;382:727-33. PMID: 31978945.
2. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 3.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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TABLE OF SYMBOLS
Product is CE marked.
Product is for single-use only. Do not re-use the same test kit.
Consult the instructions for use.
Product is for in vitro Diagnostic Use.
75 kPa
Total number of IVD tests that can be performed with this IVD is 1.
Caution is necessary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed, or the situation needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences.
30°C 86°F
Store and use product at temperature in the
15°C
range of 15-30°C / 59-86°F.
59°F
Product should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened and that the user should consult the Instructions for Use for additional information.
Use-by date.
80% Store and use the product at relative humidity 10-80%.
10%
The swab is sterilized by ethylene oxide.
STERILE EO
Name and location of the product manufacturer.
Product catalog number.
Product batch code.
106 kPa Store and use the product at atmospheric pressure in the range of
75-106 kPa.
Batteries within the test unit should be disposed of separately from household
waste and recycled. Applies in the European Union only. Test unit should be
disposed of separately from household waste and recycled. Applies in the
European Union only.
Type BF applied part.
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