C-Sync COV9712A COVID-19 Antigen Test Instructions
- June 11, 2024
- C-Sync
Table of Contents
COV9712A COVID-19 Antigen Test
Instructions
For use under the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) only.
For in vitro diagnostic use.
For prescription use only.
Quick Reference Instructions
Read the complete IFU prior to performing a test.
INTENDED USE TM The C-Sync COVID-19 Antigen Test is a lateral flow
immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of nucleocapsid protein and
spike protein antigens from SARS-CoV-2 in direct anterior nasal swab specimens
collected from individuals who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare
provider within the first seven (7) days of symptoms onset, when tested at
least twice over three days with at least 48 hours between tests, and from
individuals without symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect
COVID-19, when tested at least three times over five days with at least 48
hours between tests.
Testing is limited to laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), 42 U.S.C. §263a, that meet the requirements to perform moderate, high or waived complexity tests. This product is authorized for use at the Point of Care (POC), i.e., in patient care settings operating under a CLIA Certificate of Waiver, Certificate of Compliance, or Certificate of Accreditation. The C-Sync TM COVID-19 Antigen Test does not differentiate between SARS-CoV-1 or SARS- CoV-2 viruses.
Results are for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid and spike protein antigens, which are generally detectable in anterior nasal swab specimens during the acute phase of infection. Positive results indicate the presence of viral antigens, but clinical correlation with patient history and other diagnostic information is necessary to fully determine infection status. Positive results do not rule out bacterial infection or coinfection with other viruses. The agent detected may not be the 1definitive cause of disease.
Laboratories within the United States and its territories are required to
report all results to the appropriate public health authorities.
All negative results are presumptive and confirmation with a molecular assay
if necessary for patient management, may be performed. Negative results do not
rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for
treatment or patient management decisions, including infection control
measures such as isolating from others and wearing masks. Negative results
should be considered in the context of an individual’s recent exposures,
history, and the presence of clinical signs and symptoms consistent with
COVID-19.
The C-Sync TM COVID-19 Antigen Test is intended for use by healthcare professionals or operators who are proficient in performing tests in point of care settings. The C-Sync TM COVID-19 Antigen Test is only for use under the Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization. This product has not been FDA cleared or approved.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES PROVIDED
The C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen test kits are available with 20 tests per kit
including the following components:
- 20 Test cassettes individually packaged in a foil pouch with a desiccant
- 20 Extraction buffer tubes with dropper cap.
- 20 Sterile Nasal Swabs for sample collection
- 20 Instructions for Use (IFU)
- 1 Quick Reference Instructions.
MATERIALS REQUIRED BUT NOT PROVIDED
- External Positive and Negative Quality Controls sold separately – Bio Synchronicity Product Catalog Number: COV9712AC available at www.biosynchroni
- Personal Protective Equipment per local recommendations
- Timer
- Tube rack for specimens
STORAGE AND STABILITY
- Store the kit between 2°C to 30°C (36°F to 86°F).
- Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
- Do not freeze the content of the kit.
- The shelf life of the kit is indicated on the outer package.
- Do not use the test kit beyond its expiration date.
- The test device must remain in the sealed pouch until use.
TEST PROCEDURE
A. TEST PREPARATION
- Do not use past the expiration on the label.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and gloves when handling patient samples and running the test.
- Allow the kit components to reach a temperature between 15°C – 30°C (59°F-86°F) prior to testing.
- Remove a C-Sync TM test from a pouch. Place the C-Sync™ Test Cassette on a flat and clean surface for the entire duration of test operation.
Remove a nasal swab from the package.
Insert the entire collection tip of the swab provided (usually ½ to ¾ of an inch, or 1 to 1.5 cm) inside the nostril.
Gently, but firmly, collect a sample from the nasal wall by slowly rotating the swab into a circular path against the nasal wall at least 4 times for a total of 15 seconds. Be sure to collect any drainage that may be present on the swab. Slowly remove the swab.
Using the same swab, repeat the same sample collection process in the other nostril.
If immediate testing is not possible, and to maintain the best performance and
avoid possible contamination, it is highly recommended the nasal swab specimen
be placed in a clean, unused plastic tube and capped tightly at room
temperature (15°C-30°C / 59°F-86°F) for up to (1) hour prior to testing.
Ensure the swab fits securely within the tube and the cap is tightly closed.
If greater than 1 hour delay occurs, dispose of the sample. A new sample must
be collected for testing.
C. SPECIMEN PREPARATION PROCEDURE
Remove the cap from the extraction buffer vial by squeezing the top of the
vial and by lifting the cap upwards on the handle of the cap.
Carefully insert the swab inside the vial and plunge it to the bottom. Rotate the swab against the wall of the vial for 10 seconds.
Tightly squeeze and release the bottom of the vial against the absorbent part of the swab. This will make the liquid buffer inside the vial rise and fall. Make sure the buffer rises and falls to fully cover and wash the absorbent part of the swab. Twirl the swab while squeezing and washing the swab with the buffer. Repeat this squeezing and twirling technique 5 times.
Stop squeezing the bottom of the vial and rotate the swab against the wall of the vial for 10 seconds.
Remove the swab slowly while squeezing tightly the top part of the vial against the absorbent part of the swab to extract as much liquid as possible from the swab with the goal of drying the swab. Firmly place the dropper cap attached to the vial onto the top of the vial. Make sure the dropper cap is securely in place.
D. SPECIMEN TESTING
Set the timer at 10 minutes, but do not start yet. eze here Invert the
extraction vial and squeeze the ridge area of the vial to dispense 4 drops,
drop by drop, into the sample well of the C-Sync TM Test Cassette. Tap the
device if the specimen fluid appears viscous when dropping the buffer into the
sample well to aid in the wicking process. well Apply only 4 drops to the
sample well. Erroneous results may occur if less/more than 4 drops are
applied.
Start the timer for 10 minutes. A visual observation of the red/purple dye
entering the evaluation window of the test within 10 to 15 seconds after the
test timer has been started shows the test is progressing. The test must be
read within 10 minutes, as indicated below in Reading and Interpretation of
Results
Do not read test results before 10 minutes or after 15 minutes. Erroneous
results occur when reading before 10 minutes or after 15 minutes.
E. READING AND INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
After dispensing the drops in the sample well, the results will be
available as follows:
Positive:
If the Control line (C-line) is red/purple within 10 minutes and the Test line
(T-line) is visible within 10 minutes, the test is positive. The color
intensity of the Test line (T-line) will depend on the amount of SARS-Cov-2
nucleocapsid protein antigen in the sample. Any very faint colored Test line
(T-line) should be considered positive. Tests should not be interpreted past
15 minutes.
Negative:
If the Control line (C-line) is red/purple at 10 minutes, and the Test line
(T-line) is not visible at 10 minutes, the test is negative.
Invalid:
If the Control line (C-line) is not visible at 10 minutes, and regardless if
the Test line (T-line) is visible or not visible, the test is invalid. Discard
the test.
A new test should be repeated.
Do not interpret the results before 10 minutes. Results read after 15
minutes may be invalid.
Repeat testing is needed to improve test accuracy. Please follow the table
below when interpreting test results for COVID-19.
Status on First Day of Testing| First Result Day 1|
Second Result Day 3| Third Result Day 5| Interpretation
---|---|---|---|---
With Symptoms| Positive| N/A| N/A| Positive for COVID-19
Negative| Positive| N/A| Positive for COVID-19
Negative| Negative| N/A| Negative for COVID-19
Without Symptoms| Positive| N/A| N/A| Positive for COVID-19
Negative| Positive| N/A| Positive for COVID-19
Negative| Negative| Positive| Positive for COVID-19
Negative| Negative| Negative| Negative for COVID-19
Results should be considered in the context of an individual’s recent exposures, history, and the presence of clinical signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
POSITIVE RESULT
The presence of both the control line © and test line (T) indicates the
presence of SARS-CoV-2 antigen. The result suggests current SARS-CoV-2
infection. Samples with low levels of antigen may produce a faint test line.
Any visible test line is considered positive. A positive test result means
that the virus that causes COVID-19 was detected in the sample, and it is very
likely the individual has COVID-19 and is contagious. Please contact the
patient’s doctor/primary care physician (if applicable) and the local health
authority immediately and instruct your patient to adhere to the local
guidelines regarding self-isolation. There is a very small chance that this
test can give a positive result that is incorrect (a false positive). Positive
results do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other
viruses. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of disease.
Individuals who test positive should self-isolate and seek follow up care with
their physician or healthcare provider as additional confirmatory testing with
a molecular test for positive results may also be necessary, if there is a low
likelihood of COVID19, such as in individuals without known exposures to
COVID-19 or residing in communities with low prevalence of infection.
NEGATIVE RESULT
The presence of the red-colored control line (C) and no visible test line (T)
indicates that SARS-CoV-2 antigen was not detected. To increase the chance
that the negative result for COVID-19 is accurate, you should:
- If the individual has symptoms on the first day of testing, test again at least twice over three days with at least 48 hours between tests.
- If the individual does not have symptoms on the first day of testing, and from individuals without, test again at least three times over five days with at least 48 hours between tests.
A negative test result indicates that the virus that causes COVID-19 was not detected in the sample. A negative result does not rule out COVID-19. There is a higher chance of false negative results with antigen tests compared to laboratory-based tests such as PCR tests. If the test is negative but COVID19-like symptoms, e.g., fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath continue, follow up testing for SARSCoV-2 with a molecular test or testing for other respiratory disease should be considered. If applicable, seek follow up care with the primary health care provider. All negative results should be treated as presumptive and confirmation with a molecular assay may be necessary if there is a high likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 infection, such as in an individual with a close contact with COVID-19 or with suspected exposure to COVID-19 or in communities with high prevalence of infection. Negative results do not rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or patient management decisions, including infection control decisions.
INVALID RESULT
If the red-colored control line (C) is not visible, DO NOT interpret the test
result. The result is invalid regardless of the appearance of the test line.
Collect a new nasal swab sample and repeat the assay with a new test
EXTERNAL QUALITY CONTROLS
External Quality Controls are available from Bio Synchronicity Corporation,
Bio Synchronicity Product Catalog reference: COV9712AC, available at
www.biosynchronicity.com
It is recommended that positive and negative external quality controls be run
once with every new lot, every shipment, every new user, or in accordance with
Local, State, and Federal regulations, or accreditation requirements.
EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION – WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS
In the USA, this product has not been FDA cleared or approved; but has been
authorized by FDA under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories; use by
laboratories certified under the CLIA, 42 U.S.C. §263a, that meet requirements
to perform moderate, high or waived complexity tests. This product is
authorized for use at the Point of Care (POC), i.e., in patient care settings
operating under a CLIA Certificate of Waiver, Certificate of Compliance, or
Certificate of Accreditation. This product has been authorized only to be used
with the C-SyncTM COVID-19 Antigen Test for the detection of proteins from
SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. In the USA, 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 the virus that causes
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.
SUPPORT
For more information, please visit
www.biosynchronicity.com
If you have any questions, contact customer service at: Email:
support@biosynchronicity.com Phone: +1
425-898-3431
INDEX OF SYMBOLS
| Manufacturer
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| CE mark
| Contains sufficient for
| Store between 2°C and 30°C
**IVD**
| In Vitro Diagnostic device
| Date of manufacture
| Keep dry
| Consult Instructions for Use
| Do not reuse
| Do not use if package is damaged
| Use by date
| Catalog Number
| Lot Number
| Keep away from sunlight
| For prescription use only
Bio Synchronicity Corporation
12835 Bel Red Rd, Suite 327
Bellevue, WA, 98005, USA
Email: support@biosynchronicity.com
www.biosynchronicity.com
COV9712A
For use under the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) only.
For in vitro diagnostic use.
For prescription use only.
Instructions for Use Read
Read the complete IFU prior to performing a test.
INTENDED USE
COVID-19 Antigen Test is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the
qualitative detection of nucleocapsid protein and spike protein antigens from
SARS-CoV-2 in direct anterior nasal swab specimens collected from individuals
who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider within the first
seven (7) days of symptoms onset, when tested at least twice over three days
with at least 48 hours between tests, and from individuals without symptoms or
other epidemiological reasons to suspect COVID-19, when tested at least three
times over five days with at least 48 hours between tests.
Testing is limited to laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), 42 U.S.C. §263a, that meet the
requirements to perform moderate, high or waived complexity tests. This
product is authorized for use at the Point of Care (POC), i.e., in patient
care settings operating under a CLIA Certificate of Waiver, Certificate of
Compliance, or Certificate of Accreditation.
The C-Sync COVID-19 Antigen Test does not differentiate between SARS CoV or
SARS-CoV-2 viruses.
TM Results are for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid and spike
protein antigens, which are generally detectable in anterior nasal swab
specimens during the acute phase of infection. Positive results indicate the
presence of viral antigens, but clinical correlation with patient history and
other diagnostic information is necessary to fully determine infection status.
Positive results do not rule out bacterial infection or coinfection with other
viruses. The agent detected may not be the 1definitive cause of disease.
Laboratories within the United States and its territories are required to
report all results to the appropriate public health authorities.
All negative results are presumptive and confirmation with a molecular assay
if necessary for patient management, may be performed. Negative results do not
rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for
treatment or patient management decisions, including infection control
measures such as isolating from others and wearing masks. Negative results
should be considered in the context of a individual’s recent exposures,
history, and the presence of clinical signs and symptoms consistent with
COVID-19.
COVID-19 Antigen Test is intended for use by healthcare professionals or
operators who are proficient performing tests in point of care settings. The
C-Sync The C-Sync TM COVID-19 Antigen Test is only for use under the Fog and
Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization. This product has not been
FDA cleared approved.
SUMMARY AND EXPLANATION OF THE TEST
SARS-CoV-2 is a highly contagious virus which emerged at the end of 2019 and
is spread primarily through respiratory particles. The C-Sync™ COVID-19
Antigen Test is a visually read rapid lateral flow immunoassay for the
qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 directly from nasal swabs, without Viral
Transport Media (VTM). Results are available in less than 10 minutes, making
it a valuable evaluation tool for use in Point of Care.
PRINCIPLES OF THE TEST
The C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen Test is a lateral flow immunochromatographic
assay for the detection of nucleocapsid and/or spike protein antigens specific
to SARS-CoV-2 in nasal swab specimens, directly collected from individuals
with or without symptoms, as described in the intended use. SARS-CoV-2
specific antibodies and a control protein are immobilized onto a membrane
support as two distinct lines and combined with other reagents/pads to
construct a test strip encased in a plastic cassette with a sample well. An
anterior nasal swab sample collected from the patient is eluted into a vial
with an extraction buffer and four drops are added to the sample well. The
sample flows along the membrane. Test results are interpreted at 10 minutes. A
red/purple Test (T) line and a Control (C) line appearing on the test strip,
indicates that SARS-CoV-2 antigen was detected. The presence of one colored
line at the C line indicates that SARS-CoV-2 antigen was not detected. No
appearance of a colored line at the C line indicates an invalid test.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES PROVIDED
The C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen test kits are available with 20 tests per kit
including the followingcomponents:
- 20 Test cassettes individually packaged in a foil pouch with a desiccant
- 20 Extraction buffer tubes with dropper cap.
- 20 Sterile Nasal Swabs for sample collection
- 20 Instructions for Use (IFU)
- 1 Quick Reference Instructions.
MATERIALS REQUIRED BUT NOT PROVIDED
-
External Positive and Negative Quality Controls sold separately
– BioSynchronicity Product Catalog Number: COV9712AC, available at www.biosynchronicity.com -
Personal Protective Equipment per local recommendations
-
Timer
-
Tube rack for specimens
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
- Read all instructions carefully before performing the test. Failure to follow the instructions may result in inaccurate test results.
- For prescription and in vitro diagnostic use only.
- In the USA, 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 diagnostic tests for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner.
- This product has not been FDA cleared or approved, but has been authorized by FDA under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories; use by laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), 42 U.S.C §263a, that meet the requirements to perform moderate, high, or waived complexity tests. This product is authorized for use at the Point of Care (POC), i.e., in patient care settings operating under a CLIA Certificate of Waiver, Certificate of Compliance, or Certificate of Accreditation.
- Serial testing should be performed in individuals with negative results at least twice over three days (with 48 hours between tests) for symptomatic individuals and three times over five days (with at least 48 hours between tests) for asymptomatic individuals. You may need to purchase additional tests to perform this serial (repeat) testing.
- If the individual has symptoms longer than 7 days, you should consider testing at least three times over five days with at least 48 hours between tests.
- Federal Law restricts this test to sale by or on the order of a licensed practitioner (U.S. only).
- This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens.
- Laboratories within the United States and its territories are required to report all results to the appropriate public health laboratories.
- Do not use the test kit if the cassette pouch is damaged or improperly sealed.
- Do not use the test kit beyond expiration date printed on the outer package.
- Do not open the test cassette pouch until just before use. Once opened, the test card should be used immediately.
- Do not read test results before 10 minutes or after 15 minutes. Results before 10 minutes or after 15 minutes may lead to a false positive, false negative, or invalid result.
- Use only the components supplied with the kit.
- Swabs, vials, and tests are single use only. Do not re-use test components.
- Freshly collected specimens must be tested within an hour.
- Do not interchange the kit components from different lots.
- Inadequate specimen collection can adversely affect results.
- Do not store or test specimens in viral transport media.
- Temperature extremes and high humidity can adversely affect results.
- Wear appropriate personal protection equipment and gloves when running each test and handling patient specimens. Change gloves between handling of specimens suspected of COVID-19.
- Dispose of test cassette and materials as biohazardous waste in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Keep testing kit and kit components away from children and pets before and after use. Avoid contact with your [e.g., skin, eyes, nose, or mouth]. Do not ingest any kit components. The reagent solution contains harmful chemicals (see table below). If the solution contacts your [e.g., skin, eyes, nose, or mouth], flush with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice: https://www.poisonhelp.org or 1-800-222-1222.
Hazardous Ingredient for the Reagent Solution
Chemical Name| Harms (GHS) code for each ingredient|
Concentration
Triton X-100| H302 Acute oral toxicity H315 Skin irritation
H318 Serious eye damage
H400 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard H410 Long-term (chronic) aquatic
hazard| 1%
For more information on EUAs please visit: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-
preparednessand-response/mcm-legal-regulatory-and-policy-framework/emergency-
use-authorization
For the most up to date information on COVID-19, please visit:
www.cdc.gov/COVID-19
STORAGE AND STABILITY
Store the kit between 2°C to 30°C (36°F to 86°F).
- Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
- Do not freeze the content of the kit.
- The shelf life of the kit is indicated on the outer package.
- Do not use the test kit beyond its expiration date.
- The test device must remain in the sealed pouch until use.
QUALITY CONTROL
A built-in control in each test cassette acts as an internal procedural
control for the test and is needed to assess if the test is working properly.
The appearance of a red/purple Control line (C-line) is used to confirm
sufficient flow of the sample along the membrane has occurred and the
functional integrity of the test has been maintained. If the Control line does
not develop within 10 minutes, the test is considered invalid and should be
discarded. Retesting with a new cassette is recommended. If the expected
results are not obtained, do not perform a test and contact technical support.
EXTERNAL QUALITY CONTROLS
External Quality controls, required to demonstrate the integrity of the
cassette and to ensure the reagents and the assay procedure are working
properly, are not included in the C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen Test kit but are
available from Bio Synchronicity Corporation. The External Quality Control kit
is composed of one Negative Control and one Positive Control, each made of a
lyophilized powder. The Positive Control contains noninfectious recombinant
SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen. It is recommended that positive and
negative external quality controls be run once with every new lot, every
shipment, every new user, or in accordance with Local, State, and Federal
regulations, or accreditation requirements.
TEST PROCEDURE
A. TEST PREPARATION
- Allow the kit components to reach a temperature between 15°C – 30°C (59°F – 86°F) prior to testing.
- Remove a C-Sync™ test from a pouch. Place the C-Sync™ Test Cassette on a flat and clean surface, for the entire duration of test operation.
B. SPECIMEN COLLECTION PROCEDURE
Remove a nasal swab from the package.
Insert the entire collection tip of the swab provided (usually ½ to ¾ of an inch, or 1 to 1.5 cm) inside the nostril.
Gently but firmly, collect a sample from the nasal wall by slowly rotating the swab into a circular path against the nasal wall at least 4 times for a total of 15 seconds. Be sure to collect any drainage that may be present on the swab. Slowly remove the swab.
Using the same swab, repeat the same sample collection process in the other nostril.
If immediate testing is not possible, and to maintain the best performance and avoid possible contamination, it is highly recommended the nasal swab specimen be placed in a clean, unused plastic tube and capped tightly at room temperature (15°C-30°C) for up to (1) hour prior to testing. Ensure the swab fits securely within the tube and the cap is tightly closed. If greater than 1 hour delay occurs, dispose of the sample. A new sample must be collected for testing.
C. SPECIMEN PREPARATION PROCEDURE
Remove the cap from the extraction buffer vial by squeezing the top of the
vial and by lifting the cap upwards on the handle of the cap.
Carefully insert the swab inside the vial and plunge it to the bottom. Rotate the swab against the wall of the vial for 10 seconds.
Tightly squeeze and release the bottom of the vial against the absorbent part of the swab. This will make the liquid buffer inside the vial rise and fall. Make sure the buffer rises and falls to fully cover and wash the absorbent part of the swab. Twirl the swab while squeezing and washing the swab with the buffer. Repeat this squeezing and twirling technique 5 times.
Stop squeezing the bottom of the vial and rotate the swab against the wall of the vial for 10 seconds.
Remove the swab slowly while squeezing tightly the top part of the vial against the absorbent part of the swab to extract as much liquid as possible from the swab with the goal of drying the swab. Firmly place the dropper cap attached to the vial onto the top of the vial. Make sure the dropper cap is securely in place.
D. SPECIMEN TESTING
Set the timer at 10 minutes, but do not start yet. Invert the extraction vial
and squeeze the ridge area of the vial to dispense 4 drops, drop by drop, into
the sample well of the C-Sync TM Test Cassette. Tap the device if the specimen
fluid appears viscous when dropping the buffer into the sample well to aid in
the wicking process.
Apply only 4 drops to the sample well. Erroneous results 1 may occur if
less/more than 4 drops are applied.
Start the timer for 10 minutes. A visual observation of the red/purple dye
entering the evaluation window of the test within 10 to 15 seconds after the
test timer has been started shows the test is progressing. The test must be
read within 10 minutes, as indicated below in Reading and Interpretation of
Results.
Do not read test results before 10 minutes or after 15 minutes. Erroneous
results may occur when reading before 10 minutes or after 15 minutes.
E. READING AND INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
After dispensing the drops in the sample well, the results will be
available as follows:
Positive:
If the Control line (C-line) is red/purple within 10 minutes and the Test line
(T-line) is visible within 10 minutes, the test is positive. The color
intensity of the Test line (T-line) will depend on the amount of SARS-Cov-2
nucleocapsid and/or spike protein antigens in the sample. Any very faint
colored Test line (T-line) should be considered positive. Tests should not be
interpreted past 15 minutes.
Negative:
If the Control line (C-line) is red/purple at 10 minutes, and the Test line
(T-line) is not visible at 10 minutes, the test is negative.
Invalid:
If the Control line (C-line) is not visible at 10 minutes, and regardless if
the Test line (T-line) is visible or not visible, the test is invalid. Discard
the test. A new test should be repeated.
Do not interpret the results before 10 minutes. Results read after 15
minutes may be invalid.
Repeat testing is needed to improve test accuracy. Please follow the table
below when interpreting test results for COVID-19.
Status on First
Day of Testing| First Result Day 1| Second Result Day 3|
Third Result Day 5| Interpretation
---|---|---|---|---
With Symptoms| Positive| N/A| N/A| Positive for COVID-19
Negative| Positive| N/A| Positive for COVID-19
Negative| Negative| N/A| Negative for COVID-19
Without Symptoms| Positive| N/A| N/A| Positive for COVID-19
Negative| Positive| N/A| Positive for COVID-19
Negative| Negative| Positive| Positive for COVID-19
Negative| Negative| Negative| Negative for COVID-19
Results should be considered in the context of an individual’s recent exposures, history, and the presence of clinical signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
POSITIVE RESULT
The presence of both the control line © and test line (T) indicates the
presence of SARS-CoV-2 antigen. The result suggests current SARS-CoV-2
infection. Samples with low levels of antigen may produce a faint test line.
Any visible test line is considered positive.
Repeat testing does not need to be performed if patients have a positive
result at any time.
A positive test result means that the virus that causes COVID-19 was detected
in the sample, and it is very likely the individual has COVID-19 and is
contagious. Please contact the patient’s doctor/primary care physician (if
applicable) and the local health authority immediately and instruct your
patient to adhere to the local guidelines regarding self-isolation. There is a
very small chance that this test can give a positive result that is incorrect
(a false positive).
Positive results do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with
other viruses. The agent detected may not be the definitive cause of disease.
Individuals who test positive should self-isolate and seek follow up care with
their physician or healthcare provider as additional confirmatory testing with
a molecular test for positive results may also be necessary, if there is a low
likelihood of COVID-19, such as in individuals without known exposures to
COVID-19 or residing in communities with low prevalence of infection
NEGATIVE RESULT
The presence of the red-colored control line (C) and no visible test line (T)
indicates that SARS-CoV-2 antigen was not detected. To increase the chance
that the negative result for COVID-19 is accurate, you should:
- If the individual has symptoms on the first day of testing, test again at least twice over three days with at least 48 hours between tests.
- If the individual does not have symptoms on the first day of testing, and from individuals without, test again at least three times over five days with at least 48 hours between tests.
A negative test result indicates that the virus that causes COVID-19 was not
detected in the sample. A negative result does not rule out COVID-19. There is
a higher chance of false negative results with antigen tests compared to
laboratory-based tests such as PCR tests. If the test is negative but COVID-
19like symptoms, e.g., fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath continue,
follow up testing for SARS-CoV-2 with a molecular test or testing for other
respiratory disease should be considered. If applicable, seek follow up care
with the primary health care provider. All negative results should be treated
as presumptive and confirmation with a molecular assay may be necessary if
there is a high likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 infection, such as in an individual
with a close contact with COVID-19 or with suspected exposure to COVID-19 or
in communities with high prevalence of infection. Negative results do not rule
out SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for
treatment or patient management decisions, including infection control
decisions.
INVALID RESULT
If the red-colored control line (C) is not visible, DO NOT interpret the test
result. The result is invalid regardless of the appearance of the test line.
Collect a new anterior nasal swab sample and repeat the assay with a new test.
LIMITATIONS
- Test results should be correlated with the clinical history, epidemiological data and other data available to the clinician evaluating the patient.
- The performance of the C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen test was evaluated using the procedures provided in this Instructions for Use. Failure to follow the Instructions for Use may adversely affect the performance of the test and invalidate the results of the test.
- This is a qualitative test and the test does not provide information on the viral concentration present in the specimen.
- Positive results do not differentiate between SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2.
- Positive test results do not rule out co-infections with other pathogens.
- All COVID-19 antigen test negative results are presumptive and confirmation with a molecular assay may be necessary.
- False negative results may occur if the concentration of the SARS-CoV-2 antigen in the clinical specimen is below the limit of detection of the test or if the sample was collected improperly.
- False negative results may occur if specimens are tested beyond 1 hour after collection.
- The performance of this test has not yet been evaluated in asymptomatic individuals.
- The performance of this test was established based on the evaluation of a limited number of clinical specimens collected between October 22, 2021 and January 24, 2022. Clinical performance has not been established with all circulating variants 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 antigen tests than with laboratory-based molecular tests due to the sensitivity of the test technology. This means that there is a higher chance this test will give a false negative result in an individual with COVID-19 as compared to a molecular test, especially in samples with low viral load.
- This test is read visually and has not been validated for use by those with impaired vision or color impaired vision.
- Positive and negative predictive values are highly dependent on prevalence. False-negative test results are more likely during peak activity when the prevalence of the disease is high. False positive results are more likely during the periods of low SARS-CoV-2 activity when prevalence is moderate to low.
- If the patient continues to have symptoms of COVID-19, and both the patient’s first and second tests are negative, the patient may not have COVID-19, however additional follow-up may be needed.
- If the test is positive, then proteins from the virus that causes COVID-19 have been found in the sample and the individual likely has COVID-19.
- This test detects both viable (live) and nonviable SARS-CoV-2. Test performance depends on the amount of virus (antigens) in the sample and may or may not correlate with viral culture results performed on the same sample.
CONDITIONS of AUTHORIZATION for LABORATORY and PATIENT CARE SETTINGS
The C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen Test Letter of Authorization, along with the
authorized Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers, the authorized Fact Sheet for
Patients, and authorized labeling are available on the FDA website:
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-disease2019-covid-19
-emergency-useauthorizations-medical-devices/in-vitro-diagnostics-euas.
However, to assist clinical laboratories using the C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen
Test (“your product” in the conditions below), the relevant Conditions of
Authorization are listed below.
A. Authorized laboratories 1 using your product must include with test result
reports, all authorized Fact Sheets. Under exigent circumstances, other
appropriate methods for disseminating these Fact Sheets may be used, which may
include mass media.
B. Authorized laboratories using your product must use your product as
outlined in the authorized labeling. Deviations from the authorized
procedures, including the authorized instruments, authorized extraction
methods, authorized clinical specimen types, authorized control materials,
authorized other ancillary reagents and authorized materials required to use
your product are not permitted.
C. Authorized laboratories that receive your product must notify the relevant
public health authorities of their intent to run your product prior to
initiating testing.
D. Authorized laboratories using your product must have a process in place for
reporting test results to healthcare providers and relevant public health
authorities, as appropriate. E. Authorized laboratories must collect
information on the performance of your product and report to
DMD/OHT7/OPEQ/CDRH (via email: CDRH-EUAReporting@fda.hhs.gov) and BioSynchronicity Corporation Support (via
email: support@biosynchronicity.com or
via phone by contacting BioSynchronicity Corporation technical support at +1
425-898-3431) any suspected occurrence
of false positive or false negative results and significant deviations from
the established performance characteristics of your product of which they
become aware.
F. All operators using your product must be appropriately trained in
performing and interpreting the results of your product, use appropriate
personal protective equipment when handling this kit, and use your product in
accordance with the authorized labeling.
G. BioSynchronicity Corporation authorized distributors, and authorized
laboratories using your product must ensure that any records associated with
this EUA are maintained until otherwise notified by FDA. Such records will be
made available to FDA for inspection upon request.
1The letter of authorization refers to, “Laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), 42 U.S.C. §263a, that meet the requirements to perform moderate, high or waived complexity tests. This test is authorized for use at the Point of Care (POC), i.e., in patient care settings operating under a CLIA Certificate of Waiver, Certificate of Compliance, or Certificate of Accreditation” as “authorized laboratories.”
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Clinical Performance The clinical performance of the C-Sync™ COVID-19
Antigen Test was evaluated in an enrichment study conducted in 2 different
locations of Ochsner Health Campus, New Orleans, between October 2021 and June
2022. A total of 85 direct paired anterior nasal swabs from patients suspected
of COVID-19 within the first seven days of symptom onset were randomly and
blindly collected by 5 operators representing intended healthcare provider
operators. The C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen Test results were compared to an FDA
authorized RT-PCR comparator assay according to the FDA Reference Panel to
determine the test performance.
Performance of the C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen Test in subjects within 7 days of symptoms.
**CSyncTM COVID-19 Antigen Test *** | RT-PCR Comparator |
---|---|
Positive | Negative |
Positive | 48 |
Negative | 5* |
Total | 53 |
Positive Percent Agreement (PPA) | 90.57% (95% CI: 79.7% – 95.9%) |
Negative Percent Agreement (NPA) | 96.88% (95% CI: 84.3% – 99.4%) |
- Of the 5 false negative results observed, 3 specimens were found to be negative on a second RT-PCR comparator method (i.e., agreeing with the C-Sync™ test results); 2 specimens were found to be positive on a second RT-PCR comparator method.
Of the 1 false positive result observed, subsequent sequencing of this specimen confirmed it was positive.
Demographics**
Age | Comparator Method (n=85) |
---|---|
Total | Positives |
5 to 24 years | 3 |
25 to 40 | 33 |
41 to 60 | 27 |
> 60 | 22 |
Days Since Symptom Onset | Cumulative RT-PCR Test |
Positives | Cumulative C-Sync™ Test Positives |
--- | --- |
1 | 11 |
2 | 15 |
3 | 6 |
4 | 4 |
5 | 3 |
6 | 4 |
7 | 7 |
Clinical Performance (Asymptomatic Population)
A prospective clinical study was conducted between January 2021 and May 2022
as a component of the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) initiative from
the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A total of 7,361 individuals were
enrolled via a decentralized clinical study design, with a broad geographical
representation of the United States. Per inclusion criteria, all individuals
were asymptomatic upon enrollment in the study and at least 14 days prior to
it and did not have a SARSCoV-2 infection in the three months prior to
enrollment. Participants were assigned to one of three EUA authorized SARS-
CoV-2 OTC rapid antigen tests to conduct serial testing (every 48 hours) for
15 days. If an antigen test was positive, the serial-antigen testing result is
considered positive.
At each rapid antigen testing time point, study subjects also collected a
nasal swab for comparator testing using a home collection kit (using a
15-minute normalization window between swabs). SARSCoV-2 infection status was
determined by a composite comparator method on the day of the first antigen
test, using at least two highly sensitive EUA RT-PCRs. If results of the first
two molecular test were discordant a third highly sensitive EUA RT-PCR test
was performed, and the final test result was based upon the majority rule.
Study participants reported symptom status throughout the study using the My
Data Helps app. Two day serial antigen testing is defined as performing two
antigen tests 36 – 48 hours apart. Three-day serial antigen testing is defined
as performing three antigen tests over five days with at least 48 hours
between each test.
Out of the 7,361 participants enrolled in the study, 5,609 were eligible for
analysis. Among eligible participants, 154 tested positive for SARS-CoV-2
infection based on RT- PCR, of which 97 (62%) were asymptomatic on the first
day of their infection, whereas 57 (39%) reported symptoms on the first day of
infection. Pre-symptomatic subjects were included in the positive percent
agreement (PPA) of asymptomatic individuals, if they were asymptomatic on the
first day of antigen testing, regardless of whether they developed symptoms at
any time after the first day of testing.
Performance of the antigen test with serial testing in individuals is
described in the following table.
Data establishing PPA of COVID-19 antigen serial testing compared to the
molecular comparator single day testing throughout the course of infection
with serial testing. Data is from all antigen tests in study combined.
DAYS AFTER FIRST PCR POSITIVE TEST RESULT| ASYMPTOMATIC ON FIRST
DAY OF TESTING| SYMPTOMATIC ON FIRST DAY OF TESTING
---|---|---
Ag Positive / PCR Positive (Antigen Test Performance % PPA)
1 Test| 2 Tests| 3 Tests| 1 Test| 2 Tests| 3 Tests
0| 9/97| 35/89| 44/78| 34/57| 47/51| 44/47
(9.3%)| (39.3%)| (56.4%)| (59.6%)| (92.2%)| (93.6%)
2| 17/34| 23/34| 25/32| 58/62| 59/60| 43/43
(50.0%)| (67.6%)| (78.1%)| (93.5%)| (98.3%)| (100%)
4| 16/21| 15/20| 13/15| 55/58| 53/54| 39/40
(76.2%)| (75.0%)| (86.7%)| (94.8%)| (98.1%)| (97.5%)
6| 20/28| 21/27| 16/18| 27/34| 26/33| 22/27
(71.4%)| (77.8%)| (88.9%)| (79.4%)| (78.8%)| (81.5%)
8| 13/23| 13/22| 4/11| 12/17| 12/17| 7/11
(56.5%)| (59.1%)| (36.4%)| (70.6%)| (70.6%)| (63.6%)
10| 5/9| 5/8| | 4/9| 3/7|
(55.6%)| (62.5%)| (44.4%)| (42.9%)
1 Test = one (1) test performed on the noted days after first PCR positive
test result. Day 0 is the first day of documented infection with SARS-CoV-2.
2 Tests = two (2) tests performed an average of 48 hours apart. The first test
performed on the indicated day and the second test performed 48 hours later.
3 Tests = three (3) tests performance an average of 48 hours apart. The first
test performed on the indicated day, the second test performed 48 hours later,
and a final test performed 48 hours after the second test.
Limit of Detection (LoD)
A limit of detection (LoD) study was conducted to determine the lowest
concentration of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus spiked into pooled human
negative NP swab matrix at which 95% of all tested replicates were positive
with the C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen Test. The LoD of the C-Sync™ COVID-19
Antigen Test in natural NP swab matrix was determined and confirmed to be
2.29×103 TCID50/mL or 1.15×102 TCID50/swab.
Estimated LOD | No of Positives/ Total | Detectable Rate |
---|---|---|
2.29×103 TCID50/mL | 60 replicates | 100% (60/60) |
Endogenous Interfering Substances COVID-19 Antigen Test to determine if the substances that are naturally present in respiratory specimens or that may be artificially introduced into the nasal cavity cross react or interfere with the C-Sync The following (14) endogenous substances were evaluated with the C-Sync TM COVID-19 Antigen Test. Based on the results of this study, none of the endogenous substances cross react or interfere with the C-Sync TM COVID-19 Antigen Test. TM
Substances | Active Ingredients | Concentrations |
---|---|---|
Human Blood | Blood | 4% |
Mucin from porcine stomach | Mucin | 5 mg/mL |
Vicks VapoCool Sore Throat | Benzocaine and Menthol | 1.5mg/mL |
Naso GEL (NeilMed) | Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate | 5% v/v |
Equate Nasal Spray | Phenylephrine HCL | 15% v/v |
Afrin Original Nasal Spray | Oxymetazoline | 15% v/v |
NasalCrom Nasal Spray | Cromolyn | 15% v/v |
Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Spray | Galphimia Glauca, Luffa | |
Operculata, Sabadilla | 5% v/v | |
Alkalol Nasal Wash | Alkalol | 1:10 Dilution |
Equate Sore Throat Phenol Oral Anesthetic Spray (Phenol) | Phenol | 15% v/v |
Mupirocin Antibiotic | Mupirocin | 10 mg/mL |
Tobramycin Antibiotic | Tobramycin | 5 ug/mL |
Fluticasone Propionate | Fluticasone Propionate | 5 mg/mL |
Tamiflu Oseltamivir Phosphate | Oseltamivir Phosphate | 5 mg/mL |
Cross Reactivity and Microbial Interference
The Cross-reactivity and potential interference of the C-Sync™ COVID-19
Antigen Test were evaluated by testing microorganisms that may exist within
the nasal cavity (16 viruses, 10 bacteria/fungal organisms and pooled human
nasal wash). Each of the organisms was tested in triplicate in the absence or
presence of UV inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus (6.87×10 3 TCID50/mL). No cross-
reactivity or interference was seen with the following microorganisms when
tested at the concentrations presented in the table below.
| Potential Cross Reactant| Concentration Tested for Cross
Reactivity| Concentration Tested for Interference
---|---|---|---
Virus| Adenovirus Serotype 5,| 1.6×108 TCID50/mL| 0.8×108 TCID50/mL
Enterovirus 71/Tainan/4643/98| 1.6×107 TCID50/mL| 0.8×107 TCID50/mL
Human coronavirus 229E| 1.6×105 TCID50/mL| 3.2×105 TCID50/mL
Human coronavirus OC43| 8.9×103 TCID50/mL| 4.45×104 TCID50/mL
Human coronavirus NL63| 1.6×104 TCID50/mL| 0.8×105 TCID50/mL
Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) TN/91-320| 1.6×105 TCID50/mL| 3.2×105 TCID50/mL
Influenza A/Puerto Rico/8 MC/1934 (H1N1)| 2.8×108 TCID50/mL| 1.4×108 TCID50/mL
Influenza A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2)| 2.2×107 TCID50/mL| 1.1×107 TCID50/mL
Influenza B/Florida/4/2006| 1.6×108 TCID50/mL| 0.8×108 TCID50/mL
MERS-Coronavirus EMC/2012, Irradiated lysate| 8.9×104 TCID50/mL| 2.97×105
TCID50/mL
Human Parainfluenza Virus 1, Strain HPIV1/FRA/29221106/2009| 8.9×105
TCID50/mL| 4.45×105 TCID50/mL
Human Parainfluenza Virus 2, Greer| 8.9×104 TCID50/mL| 2.97×105 TCID50/mL
Human Parainfluenza Virus 3, NIH 47885| 1.6×106 TCID50/mL| 0.8×106 TCID50/mL
Human Parainfluenza Virus 4A, M-25| 1.6×103 TCID50/mL| 0.8×104 TCID50/mL
Human respiratory syncytial virus, Strain A1998/3-2| 1.6×105 TCID50/mL|
3.2×105 TCID50/mL
Rhinovirus 40 strain 1794 (NIAID V-125-002-021)| 1.6×105 TCID50/mL| 3.2×105
TCID50/mL
Bacteria| Bordetella pertussis A639| 6.43×108 CFU/mL| 3.21×108 CFU/mL
Herophilus influenza Type B: Eagan| 1.35×108 CFU/mL| 0.67×108 CFU/mL
Chlamydophila pneumoniae| 9.16×106 CFU/mL| 4.55×106 CFU/mL
Legionella pneumophila Philadelphia| 1.91×109 CFU/mL| 0.95×109 CFU/mL
Mycoplasma pneumoniae M129| 2.7×107 CFU/mL| 1.35×107 CFU/mL
Staphylococcus aureus MRSA| 3.5×108 CFU/mL| 1.75×108 CFU/mL
Staphylococcus epidermidis| 2.9×107 CFU/mL| 1.45×107 CFU/mL
Streptococcus pneumoniae STREP2| 1.0×107 CFU/mL| 0.5×107 CFU/mL
Streptococcus pyogenes ABC020060016| 5.0×107 CFU/mL| 2.5×107 CFU/mL
Yeast| Candida albicans| 2.0×109 CFU/mL| 1.0×109 CFU/ml
NP| Pooled Nasal Wash| N/a| N/a
In Silico Study: The Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) managed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) was used to assess the degree of nucleocapsid protein and spike protein sequence homology between SARS-CoV-2 and microorganisms not available for wet testing.
Human Coronavirus HKU1
- The human coronavirus HKU1 nucleocapsid protein showed 36.7% homology across 82% of the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein sequence which is relatively low. But crossreactivity cannot be ruled out.
- The human coronavirus HKU1 spike protein showed 34.2 % homology across 70.3 % of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein sequence, which is relatively low. But cross-reactivity cannot be ruled out.
SARS-CoV-1
- The homology between the SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-1 nucleocapsid proteins is high, at 90.5% across 100% of the sequence, therefore cross-reactivity is likely.
- The homology between the SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-1 spike proteins is high at 76 % across 100% of both sequences, therefore cross-reactivity is likely.
High Dose Hook Effect
No high dose hook effect was observed when UV inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus at
the concentration of 4.57×10 5 TCID50 /mL was tested with the C-Sync TM
COVID-19 Antigen Test.
EXTERNAL QUALITY CONTROLS
External Positive and Negative Quality Controls are required to demonstrate
the integrity of the cassette and to ensure the reagents and the assay
procedure are working properly. External Positive and Negative Quality
Controls should be used once by each new operator, with each new shipment and
each new lot, and as deemed additionally necessary by laboratory internal
quality control procedures, and in accordance with local, state and federal
regulations or accreditation requirements. If the expected results are not
obtained, do not perform patient tests or report patient results. Contact
Technical Support.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For more information, please visit
www.biosynchronicity.com
If you have any questions, please contact customer support at:
Phone: +1 425-898-3431
Email: support@biosynchronicity.com
INDEX OF SYMBOLS
Manufacturer
CE mark
Contains sufficient for
Store between 2t and 30’C (36’F and 8f F)
**IVD**
In Vitro Diagnostic device
Consult Instructions for Use
For prescription use only
Do not reuse
Do not use if package is damaged
Use by date
Catalog Number
Bio SynchronIcity Corporation
12835 Bel Red Rd, Suite 327 Bellevue, WA, 98005,
USA Email: support@biosynchronidty.com
www.biosynchronicity.com
QNET B.V. Kantstraar 19, 5076 NP Haaren, The Netherlands Email: EAR@ce-
mark.com
External Quality Controls
for C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen Test
For use under the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) only For use with the
C-Sync TM
COVID-19 Antigen Test only
For in vitro diagnostic use
For prescription use only
Instructions for Use
INTENDED USE
The C-Sync TM COVID-19 Antigen Test External Quality Controls are to be
used exclusively with the C-Sync TM COVID-19 Antigen Test to monitor the
entire assay and provide assurance the test is performing within
specifications.
SUMMARY AND EXPLANATION OF THE TEST
The C-Sync TM COVID-19 Antigen Test Quality Controls are external quality
controls formulated specifically to demonstrate the integrity of the cassette
and to ensure the reagents are working properly. The Quality Controls consist
of a Negative Control and a Positive Control. Both Controls come in the form
of a lyophilized powder. It is the responsibility of each laboratory or
healthcare setting using the C-Sync TM COVID-19 Antigen Test to establish an
adequate quality assurance program to ensure the performance of the test kit
under its specific locations and conditions of use. The Positive and Negative
controls should be run once with every new lot, every new shipment, and every
new user, and quality control requirements should be followed in conformance
with local, state, and federal regulations or accreditation requirements and
the user laboratory’s standard quality control procedures.
MATERIALS PROVIDED 6 Sets:
- 6 C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen Test Positive Control Bottles (lyophilized powder with non-infectious recombinant SARS-CoV-2 nucleoprotein)
- 6 C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen Test Negative Control Bottles (lyophilized powder)
TEST PROCEDURE
A. TEST PREPARATION
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and gloves when running the
test.
NEGATIVE CONTROL PROCEDURE
MATERIALS REQUIRED BUT NOT PROVIDED ™
COVID-19 Antigen Test cassette
- C-Sync
- Distilled water
- 1ml Pipettes
- Timer
- Personal Protective Equipment
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
- For in vitro diagnostic use.
- Exercise the normal precautions required for handling all laboratory reagents.
- Do not swallow or inhale.
- Avoid contact with your eyes. If contact occurs, flush with copious amounts of water immediately.
- Do not mix different lots.
- STORAGE AND STABILITY
- Store the Quality Controls between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F) in a dark place until use.
- Each Quality Control can be stored between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F) up to 5 days after preparation in a dark place.
- Do not use the Quality Controls beyond the expiration date.
TEST PROCEDURE
A. TEST PREPARATION
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and gloves when running the
test.
NEGATIVE CONTROL PROCEDURE
**** Open the Negative Control bottle by gently removing the rubber plug.
Take 1 ml of purified water with a pipette and add it to the bottle.
Insert the rubber plug tightly and gently rotate the bottle to dissolve all the contents and obtain a solution. Do not shake the bottle to avoid creating bubbles.
Place a C-Sync™ cassette on a flat surface. With a different pipette, add 4 drops of the Negative Control solution to the sample well of the.
Read the results at 10 minutes. The tests should not be interpreted past 15
minutes.
The Control line (C-line) must be visible and the Test line (T-line) must not
be visible. If the C-line is not visible or the T-line is visible, the results
are invalid. Do not conduct tests with patients or report results. Contact
technical support.
POSITIVE CONTROL PROCEDURE
****Open the Positive petrol bottle by gently removing the rubber plug.
Take 1 ml of purified water with a pipette and add it to the bottle.
Insert the rubber plug tightly and gently rotate the bottle to dissolve all the contents and obtain a solution. Do not shake the bottle to avoid creating bubbles.
Place a C-Sync'” cassette on a flat surface.
With a different pipette, add 4 drops of the Positive Control solution to the
sample well of the
Read the results at 10 minutes. The tests should not be interpreted past 15
minutes.
The Control line (C-line) must be visible and the Test line (T-line) must not
be visible. If the C-line is not visible or the T-line is not visible, the
test is invalid. Do not conduct tests with patients or report results. Contact
technical support.
EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION
In the USA, this product has not been FDA cleared or approved; but has been
authorized by FDA under an EUA for use by authorized laboratory reissues by
laboratories certified under the CLIA, 42 U.S.C. §263a, that meet requirements
to perform moderate, high or waived complexity tests. This product is
authorized for use at the Point of Care (POC), i.e., in patientcare settings
operating under a CLIA Certificate of Waiver, Certificate of Compliance, or
Certificate of Accreditation. This product has been authorized only (to be
used with the C-Sync TM COVID-19 Antigen Test)for the detection of proteins
from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. In the USA, the
emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the
declaration that circumstances exist just filing the authorization of
emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of the
virus that causes 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 authorizations revoked sooner.
INDEX OF SYMBOLS
| Manufacturer
---|---
**IVD**
| In Vitro Diagnostic device
| Date of manufacture
| Consult Instructions for Use
| Contains sufficient for
| Do not use if package is damaged
| Use by date
| Catalog Number
| Lot Number
| Store between 2°C and 30°C
| Keep away from sunlight
| For prescription use only
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Phone: +1 425-898-3431
E-mail: support@biosynchronicity.com
www.biosynchronicity.com
External Quality Controls
for C-Sync™ COVID-19 Antigen Test Ver: 1-3.03 – March 2023
Bio Synchronicity Corporation
12835 Bel Red Rd, Suite 327
Bellevue, WA, 98005, USA
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