GenBody COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Instruction Manual
- June 11, 2024
- GenBody
Table of Contents
- INTENDED USE
- EXPLANATION OF THE TEST
- MATERIALS PROVIDED
- MATERIALS REQUIRED BUT NOT PROVIDED
- QUALITY CONTROL
- TEST PROCEDURES
- INTERPRETATION OF THE RESULTS
- STORAGE AND STABILITY
- WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS and SAFETY INFORMATION
- LIMITATIONS
- PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
- CLINICAL EVALUATION
- TECHNICAL SUPPORT
- ORDERING AND CONTACT INFORMATION
- INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL USAGE
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
For use under Emergency Use Authorization Only
For in vitro diagnostic Use
GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test
Rapid Diagnostic Test for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen
Healthcare Provider Instructions for Use
(IFU)
Instruction Manual
INTENDED USE
The GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test is a lateral flow chromatographic
immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of nucleocapsid protein
antigen from the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
This test is authorized for non-prescription home use with self-collected
anterior nasal (nares) swab samples from individuals aged 14 years or older or
adult-collected anterior nasal (nares) swab samples from individuals aged 2
years or older. This test is authorized for individuals with symptoms of
COVID-19 within the first 5 days of symptom onset when tested at least twice
over three days with at least 48 hours between tests, and for 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.
The GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test does not differentiate between SARS-CoV and
SARS-CoV-2.
Results are for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen,
which is generally detectable in anterior nasal (nares) swab samples during
the acute phase of infection. Positive results indicate the presence of viral
antigens, 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 viruses
and the agent detected may not be the definitive cause of disease. Individuals
who test positive with the GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test should self-isolate
and seek follow-up care with their physician or healthcare provider as
additional testing may be necessary.
All negative results are as 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.
Individuals who test negative and continue to experience COVID-like symptoms
of fever, cough and/or shortness of breath may still have SARS-CoV-2 infection
and should seek follow up care from their physician or healthcare provider.
Individuals should provide 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 GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test is intended for non-prescription self-use
and/or, as applicable, an adult lay user testing another person aged 2 years
or older in a non-laboratory setting.
The GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test is only for use under the Food and Drug
Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization. This product has not been FDA
cleared or approved.
EXPLANATION OF THE TEST
COVID-19 (short for ‘Coronavirus Disease 2019’) is a disease first recognized
in 2019 that is caused by a type of novel coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Due
to its rapid spread, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the
disease as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Individuals infected with
SARS-CoV-2 may have a range of
symptoms from asymptomatic infection to severe respiratory illness and even
death. The virus is spread primarily from person to person through respiratory
particles, even by individuals without symptoms.
The GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test is a rapid, qualitative lateral flow
immunochromatographic assay for the determination of the presence of SARS-
CoV-2 antigens in direct human anterior nasal (nares) swab specimens.
The test strip in each device contains mouse monoclonal antibodies to the
nucleocapsid protein (NP) of SARSCoV-2.
When the sample contains SARS-CoV-2 antigens, anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal
antibodies that are coupled with colloidal gold bind to SARS-CoV-2 antigens in
the sample
to form an antigen-antibody complex.
This complex is then captured by anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies
immobilized on the Test line, and a visible line appears on the membrane,
while unbound dye complexes continue to migrate beyond the test line area.
Unbound protein-dye complexes are later captured at the Control line.
Formation of the Control line serves as an internal control. If the Control
line does not appear within the designated incubation time (i.e., 15 – 20
minutes), the result is invalid and the test should be repeated with a new
sample. This test does not use biotinstreptavidin/avidin chemistry in any of
the steps for coupling reagents.
The GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test is validated for use from direct specimens
testing without transport media.
MATERIALS PROVIDED
Kit Components | Quantity |
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1 Test Kit | 2 Tests Kit |
Catalog No. | COVAGHT2-U-01 |
Test Device | 1 ea/box |
Extraction Buffer
(0.4 mL/vial)| 1 ea/box| 2 ea/box| 5 ea/box| 25 ea/box
Filter Cap| 1 ea/box| 2 ea/box| 5 ea/box| 25 ea/box
Nasal Swab| 1 ea/box| 2 ea/box| 5 ea/box| 25 ea/box
Tube Holder| 1 ea/box
User foldable paper tray| 1 ea/box
Plastic tray| 1 ea/box
User foldable paper tray| 5 ea/box
User foldable paper tray
QRI/QRG/IFU| 1 ea / box| 1 ea / box| 1 ea / box| 5 ea/box
MATERIALS REQUIRED BUT NOT PROVIDED
- Timer
- Tissue
QUALITY CONTROL
Each GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test Device has a built-in internal procedural control. The reddish-purple line appearing at the “C” position is an internal procedural control. This procedural control line indicates that sufficient flow has occurred. A distinct reddish-purple Control line should always appear if the test has been performed correctly. If the Control line does not appear, the test result is invalid and a new test should be performed using a new sample and new test kit.
TEST PROCEDURES
Carefully read the instructions before performing the test. Failure to follow the instructions may result in inaccurate test results.
Procedural Notes
- Allow Test Devices, reagents, specimens, and/or controls to equilibrate to room temperature (15~30°C) prior to testing.
- Check expiration date on the back of the device pouch. Do not use an expired test.
- For the most current expiration dates of this test, please refer to, https://www.fda.gov/covid-tests
- Do not open the foil pouch until one is ready to perform the test.
- Using the enclosed tube holder is optional. When testing with the holder, please beware of buffer spillage.
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Test Preparation
a. Wash hands with soap or hand sanitizer and dry thoroughly.
b. Check all components before testing.c. Open the Test Device pouch and lay the test device on a flat surface. Note: Do not touch the result window or the sample well of the test device. -
Sample Collection
a. Peel off the foil cover from the pre-filled extraction buffer tube.
b. Insert the tube upright into the tray hole.Catalog# COVAGHT2-U-02| Catalog# COVAGHT2-U-01, -05, -25
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|
Note #1: The type of the tray differs depending on the product catalog.
Note #2: Avoid exposure of your skin, eyes, nose or mouth to the solution
in the tube.
c. Blow nose thoroughly to clear the nasal passage.
d. Remove the swab from the packaging. Note:
Do not touch swab head or lay the swab on any surface.
e. Collect the nasal swab sample
Note #1: For test accuracy, make sure to collect sample from both nostrils.
Note #2: A false negative result may occur if the nasal swab specimen is not
properly collected.
Note #3: Wear a face mask if swabbing others.
Note #4: DO NOT insert the swab any deeper if you feel resistance or pain.
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Self-collection
• A nasal swab sample can be self-collected by an individual aged 14 years and older.
• Insert the swab about a half inch deep into the nostril and slowly rub along the inside wall five times for 15 seconds with medium pressure. Using the same swab, repeat the process in the other nostril. -
Child specimen collection
• Aged 2 to 13 years should be tested by an adult.
• Gently insert the entire tip of the swab head into the child’s nostril (½ to ¾ of an inch). With children, the maximum depth of insertion may be less than ¾ of an inch and you may need a second person to hold the child’s head while swabbing. Slowly rub along the inside wall five times for 15 seconds. Using the same swab, repeat the process in the other nostril.c. Squeeze the sides of the tube and twirl the swab in the liquid at least 10 times. (A false negative result may occur if the swab is not twired at least 10 times)
Note: Inadequate sample extraction can result in incorrect results.
d. While slowly removing the swab, continue squeezing the tube to make sure all the liquid is extracted from the swab. Discard the swab. Note:
False negative results can occur if the specimen is not properly mixed or too vigorously mixed.
e. Attach the filter cap by firmly pushing it vertically onto the tube and place the tube back into the tray.f. Invert the tube and hold the sample vertically above the sample well. Carefully squeeze 4 drops of the solution into the sample well of the device. Note #1:
Adding other than recommended number of drops may result in incorrect results.
Note #2:
Do not touch the result window or the sample well of the test device.
Note #3:
Do not add sample to the rectangular result window.
g. Wait 15 minutes and read the result. Do not read the result after 20 minutes. Inaccurate results may occur if the test result is read before 15 minutes or after 20 minutes. Note: False positive or false negative results can occur if test device is read before 15 minutes or after 20 minutes.
INTERPRETATION OF THE RESULTS
Report your test result(s) at https://makemytestcount.org
This voluntary and anonymous reporting helps public health teams understand
COVID-19 spread in your area.
Repeat
testing is needed to improve test accuracy. Please follow the table below when
interpreting test results.
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.
COVID-19 Negative Result
If the Control (C) line is visible, but the Test (T) line is not visible, the
test is negative.
To increase the chance that the negative result for COVID-19 is accurate, you should:
- Test again in 48 hours if the individual has symptoms on the first day of testing.
- Test 2 more times at least 48 hours apart if the individual does not have symptoms on the first day of testing.
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-19-like 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.
COVID-19 Positive Result
If the Control (C) line and the Test (T) line are visible, the test is
positive.
Any faint visible reddish-purple line Test (T) line with Control (C) line
should be read as positive.
Repeat testing does not need to be performed if patient 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 definite cause of disease.
Individuals who test positive with the GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test 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.
Invalid
If the Control (C) line is not visible, the test is invalid.
Re-test with a new swab and new test device.
STORAGE AND STABILITY
- GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test should be stored between 35.6 to 86 °F (2 to 30 °C). Ensure all test components are at room temperature before use.
- Kit components in the GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test are stable until the expiration date printed on the external packaging. For more information on expiration dating for COVID-19 antigen tests, please refer to http://www.fda.gov/covid-tests.
- Due to potential for test failure at high temperature and high humidity, the Test Device must remain in the sealed foil pouch until use.
- For more information on expiration dating for COVID-19 antigen tests, please refer to http://www.fda.gov/covid-tests. DO NOT FREEZE. Once the pouch has been opened, the test device should be used within 60 minutes. Use beyond one hour may not produce accurate results.
WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS and SAFETY INFORMATION
- Read all instructions carefully before performing the test. Failure to follow the instruction may result in inaccurate test results.
- In the USA, this product has not been FDA cleared or approved, but has been authorized by FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization. This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. 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.
- 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 you have had symptoms longer than 5 days you should consider testing at least three times over five days with at least 48 hours between tests.
- Do not use on anyone under 2 years of age.
- An anterior nasal swab sample can be self-collected by an individual age 14 years and older. Children aged 2 to 13 years of age should be tested by an adult.
- Do not use kit past its expiration date.
- Do not use if any of the test kit contents or packaging is damaged.
- Test components are single-use. Do not re-use.
- Once opened, the Test Device should be used within 60 minutes.
- Do not read test results before 15 minutes or after 20 minutes. Results read before 15 minutes or after 20 minutes may lead to a false positive, false negative, or invalid result.
- Wear a safety mask or other face-covering when collecting a specimen from a child or another individual.
- Do not use nasal sprays for at least 30 minutes before collecting a nasal sample.
- Do not touch the swab tip at any time during the test process.
- Do not use the Test Device if the desiccant included in the foil pouch has changed from yellow to green.
- Swabs included in the kit are approved for use with the GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test. Do not use other swabs.
- For additional information on safety, handling, please email or call Technical Support at ts@genbodyamerica.com or (888)-552-5204.
- Keep testing kit and kit components away from children and pets before and after use. Avoid contact with your skin or eyes. Do not ingest any kit components. If the solution contacts your skin or eyes, flush with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice: https://www.poisonhelp.org or 1-800-222-1222.
Chemical Name| GHS Code for each Ingredient| Concentration
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Sodium azide| H302+H312, Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin| 0.09% - For more information on EUAs please visit: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparednessandresponse/mcm-legal-regulatory-and-policy-framework/emergency-use-authorization
- For the most up to date information on COVID-19, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/COVID19
LIMITATIONS
- 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 device is only used for testing direct human anterior nasal swab specimens. Viral transport media (VTM) should not be used with this test.
- Incorrect test results may occur if a specimen is incorrectly collected or handled.
- The performance of the GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test was evaluated using the procedures provided in these Instructions for Use (IFU) only. Modifications to these procedures may alter the performance of the test.
- 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.
- 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.
- Failure to follow the Test Procedure may adversely affect test performance and/or invalidate the test result.
- 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.
- This test is read visually and has not been validated for use by those with impaired vision or color-impaired vision.
- 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.
- The performance of this test was established based on the evaluation of a limited number of clinical specimens collected between November 2021 – September 2022. The clinical performance has not been established for 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.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
a. Analytical Sensitivity: Limit of Detection (LoD)
The Limit of Detection (LoD) of the GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test was
determined using serial dilutions ofthe heat-inactivated SARS-CoV-2 (USA-
WA1/2020). Testing sample was prepared by spiking the strain into thepooled
human nasopharyngeal swab matrix obtained from healthy volunteers confirmed
negative by RT-PCR.All tests at each dilution were performed by adding 50 μL
sample to a swab and then testing with the GenBody
COVID-19 Ag Home Test Devices according to the test procedure. The initially
determined LoD by two-fold serialdilution was confirmed by testing in 20
replicates.
The confirmed LoD for the GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test was 1.11 x 10²
TCID50/mL. Based upon the testingprocedure for this study the LoD of 1.11 x
10²
TCID50/mL equates to 5.55 TCID50/swab.
b. NIH/RADx Variant Testing (Omicron Testing)
The performance of this test device in the detection of the Omicron variant of
SARS-CoV-2 was evaluated in adilution series of clinical specimens which were
positive for the Omicron variant. This testing was conducted by the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) as a component of the Rapid Acceleration of
Diagnostics (RADx®)initiative. Specimen pools were prepared by the RADx team
using pooled clinical samples from currentlycirculating Omicron strains and
tested by RADx® to assess performance with the Omicron variant. Results from
this dilution series cannot be compared to any devices tested with a different
specimen pool and do not indicatethat a test will have different clinical
performance compared to other EUA authorized tests. Compared to anEUA
authorized RT-PCR method, GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test detected 100% of live
virus Omicronsamples at a Ct-value of 25.0 (n=25). Testing was also compared
to additional EUA authorized OTC antigen tests(Assay #1 and Assay #2). Omicron
dilutions at lower viral concentrations (Ct values greater than 27.3) were
notdetected by the GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test in this study. The data for
the omicron testing is presented in the table below.
Omicron Live
Pool 1
Samples| Average
N2 Ct
(n=9)| Assay #1
Percent Positive
(n=5)| Assay #2
Percent Positive
(n=5)| GenBody COVID-19 Ag
Home Test
Percent Positive (n=25)
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Dilution 1| 19.9| 100| 100| 100 (25/25)
Dilution 2| 21| 100| 100| 100 (25/25)
Dilution 3| 22.3| 100| 100| 100 (25/25)
Dilution 4| 23.4| 100| 100| 100 (25/25)
Dilution 5| 25| 100| 100| 100 (25/25)
Dilution 6| 26.6| 100| 100| 68 (17/25)
Dilution 7| 27.3| 0| 100| 8 (2/25)
Dilution 8| 28.7| 0| 100| 0
Dilution 9| 30.1| 0| 0| 0
Dilution 10| 31| 0| 0| 0
Dilution 11| 32.1| 0| 0| 0
c. Endogenous Interfering Substances
The interference study was performed for the 30 potentially interfering
substances that may be found in the upper respiratory tract or household
items. The positive (2x LoD SARS-CoV-2) and negative samples were tested with
the addition of potentially interfering substances. The performance of GenBody
COVID-19 Ag Home Test was not affected by any of the potentially interfering
substances listed in the table below at the concentrations tested.
Substance | Concentration |
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Whole blood | 5% |
NasoGEL (NeilMed) | 5% v/v |
Phenylephrine (Nasal Drop) | 10% v/v |
Acetylsalicylic acid | 20 mg/ml |
Beclomethasone | 0.5 mg/ml |
Benzocaine (Vicks) | 5% |
Flunisolide | 3 mg/ml |
Mucin
(Bovine submaxillary gland)| 0.5%
Menthol| 10 mg/ ml
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)| 15% v/v
Tobramycin| 40 mg/ml
Hand soap (Lauric acid)| 1% v/v
Hand sanitizer (Benzalkonium chloride)| 2% v/v
Bleach (Sodium hypochlorite)| 1% v/v
Shampoo (Sodium laureth sulfate)| 1% v/v
Hand Lotion| 1% v/v
Substance| Concentration
Zanamivir| 3.3 mg/ml
Oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu)| 12 mg/mL
Cromolyn (Nasal Spray)| 40 mg/ ml
Homeopathic (Alkalol)| 5% v/v
Zicam Cold Remedy| 5% v/v
Mucous| 35% v/v
Guaiacol glyceryl ether| 20 mg/ml
Chloraseptic (Menthol/Benzocaine)| 1.5 mg/mL
Chloraseptic spray (phenol)| 15% v/v
Mupirocin| 10 mg/mL
Fluticasone Propionate| 5% v/v
Dish-washing liquid (Sodium lauryl sulfate, Citric acid)| 1% v/v
Hand gel (Ethyl alcohol)| 1.61% v/v
Fabric softener (Benzyl salicylate)| 1% v/v
Biotin| 3.5 ug /mL
d. Analytical Specificity: Cross-reactivity and Microbial interference
Cross-reactivity and interference studies were performed for related
pathogens, high prevalence disease agents, and normal or pathogenic flora that
are reasonably likely to be encountered in the clinical specimen of the nasal
cavity. Each organism and virus (15 bacteria and 29 viruses) was tested in
both the absence and presence of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 (SARS-CoV-2 isolate
USA-WA1/2020) at the 2x LoD. All testing samples were prepared in the negative
clinical nasopharyngeal matrix. No cross reactivity or interference was
observed at the concentrations tested as shown in the table below.
Microorganism | Concentration |
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Adenovirus (C1 Ad. 71) | 1.41 x 106 TCID50/mL |
Enterovirus D68 | 5.01 x 103 TCID50/mL |
Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) | 3.80 x 106 TCID50/mL |
Influenza A H1N1(New Ca1/20/99) | 1.15 x 107 TCID50/mL |
Influenza B (Florida/02/06) | 1.41 x 106 TCID5o/mL |
Parainfluenza virus 1 | 9.12 x 108 TCID50/mL |
Parainfluenza virus 2 | 4.17 x 103 TCID50/mL |
Parainfluenza virus 3 | 6.61 x 106 TCID50/mL |
Parainfluenza virus 4A | 1 x 106.58 TCID50/mL |
MERS-coronavirus | 3.55 x 105 TCID50/mL |
Human coronavirus 229E | 4.17 x 105 TCID50/mL |
Human coronavirus 0C43 | 1.26 x 106 TCID50/mL |
Human coronavirus NL63 | 1.41 x 106 TCID50/mL |
SARS-coronavirus (in PBS) | 1 x 108 pfu /mL |
SARS-coronavirus (Vero E6 Cell DMEM) | 1 x 108 pfu /mL |
Respiratory syncytial virus – Type A | 3.80 x 106 TCID50/mL |
Respiratory syncytial virus – Type B | 1 x 107 TCID50/ mL |
Microorganism | Concentration |
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Hepatitis B Virus
(Performance
panel, Seracare,
0805-0362
Batch#10387873)| DNA genotype-A| 5.5 x 107 IU/ mL
DNA genotype-B| 4.2 x 105 IU/ mL
DNA genotype-C| 1.0 x 108 IU/ mL
DNA genotype-D| 3.2 x 103 IU/ mL
DNA genotype-E| 3.5 x 103 IU/ mL
DNA genotype-F| 1.5 x 105 IU/ mL
DNA genotype-H| 3.0 x 102 IU/ mL
Herpes Simplex Virus-1| 1 x 106 TCID50/ mL
Herpes Simplex Virus-2| 1 x 106 U/ mL
Hepatitis C Virus| 1 x 106 TCID50/ mL
Candida albicans| 6.27 x 108 CFU/mL
Chlamydia pneumoniae| 2.12 x 108 IFU/mL
Haemophilus influenzae| 5.43 x 108 CFU/mL
Legionella pneumophila| 1.63 x 1010 CFU/mL
Mycobacterium tuberculosis| 6.86 x 107 CFU/mL
Mycoplasma pneumoniae| 3.16 x 108 CCU/mL
Pseudomonas aeruginosa| 3.44 x 109 CFU/mL
Rhinovirus Type 1A| 1 x 10658 TCID50/mL
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Rhinovirus Type 14| 9.8 x 107 pfu/ mL
Rhinovirus Type 42| 4.2 x 105 pfu / mL
Cytomegalovirus| 1 x 107 U/ mL
Epstein-Barr Virus| 2.70 x 108 cp/ mL
Varicella Zoster Virus| 4 x 108 cp/ mL
Parvovirus B19| 8 x 108 IU/ mL
Human Immunodeficiency Virus — 1| 4 x 109 IU/ mL
Human Immunodeficiency Virus _2| 5.6 x 107 U/ mL
Staphylococcus epidermidis| I 9.27 x 109 CFU/mL
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Staphylococcus aureus| 8.5 x 106 CFU/ mL
Streptococcus pneumoniae| 4.16 x 108 CFU/mL
Streptococcus pyogenes| 1.64 x 109 CFU/mL
Streptococcus salivarius| 8.17 x 108 CFU/mL
Escherichia coli| 1.3 x 108 CFU/ mL
Bordetella pertussis| 1.13 x 1010 CFU/mL
Pooled human nasal wash — representative of normal respiratory microbial
flora| 100%
To estimate the likelihood of cross-reactivity with SARS-CoV-2 of organisms that were not available for wet testing, in-silico analysis using the Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) managed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) was used to assess the degree of protein sequence homology. HKU1 nucleocapsid phosphoproteins, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJP) were analyzed and results are below.
- The homology between SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein and human coronavirus HKU1 nucleocapsid phosphoproteins is relatively low, at 36.7% across 82% of sequences, but cross-reactivity cannot be ruled out.
- The homology between SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein and Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJP) total protein is relatively low, at 22.0% across 4% of sequences, but cross-reactivity cannot be ruled out.
- No homologous protein sequence was found as a result of in-silico analysis with Mycobacterium tuberculosis total protein and SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein. Despite there being little homology observed, the crossreactivity of GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test against Mycobacterium tuberculosis cannot be ruled out.
e. High-dose hook effect
The GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test was tested up to 1.15 x 107 TCID50/mL of
heat-inactivated SARS-CoV-2 (USA-WA1/2020) and no high-dose hook effect was
observed.
CLINICAL EVALUATION
12.1. Clinical Performance
A combined prospective clinical study was completed for clinical validation
of the GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test for detection of SARS-CoV-2 in subject-
collected and tested anterior nasal (AN) swab samples. Subjects were enrolled
in regions of high COVID-19 incidence at ten (10) geographically diverse
clinical sites within the United States. The clinical study evaluated the
investigational test’s performance in symptomatic individuals suspected of
COVID-19 infection against the results generated by highly sensitive molecular
EUA SARS-CoV-2 comparators.
The study enrolled 629 subjects two (2) years of age or older presenting with
symptoms associated with COVID-19, within five (5) days of symptom onset who
were currently experiencing symptoms. Each enrolled subject either
selfcollected their sample from the anterior nares (swabbing both nostrils) or
had their sample collected from
him/her by another individual (who swabbed both nostrils) and performed the
self-test according to the test Quick Reference Instructions (QRI, or
layperson instructions for use).
Study personnel then collected a sample from the subjects, which was then
shipped to a reference laboratory for testing with the EUA comparator
assays(s).
The study included a total of 104 evaluable positive samples and 495 evaluable
negative samples (defined as positive or negative according to comparator
assay(s)). Analysis of the Ct values of the comparator RT-PCR assay(s)
confirmed that 25 (24%) study subjects who were positive according to
comparator assay(s) had low viral loads (high Ct values).
This may be associated with the Omicron variant since the low positive
percentage in this study is higher than that observed in prior clinical
studies for previously authorized COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. Antigen test
performance decreases as the percent of low positives increases since the
molecular comparator method is more sensitive than
the candidate antigen test. Therefore, to be consistent with previous studies,
the analysis for the primary performance calculation was conducted to reflect
study populations with samples containing between 10% to 20% low virus
concentrations (controlled analysis). The Percent Positive Agreement (PPA) for
the various cohorts are shown in the table below. At 10% low positives, the
PPA was 87.5% and the NPA was 99.2% with 95% confidence interval bounds of
79.0%-92.9% for PPA and 97.9%-99.7% for NPA respectively. This was the basis
of the authorization. At 20% low positives, the PPA was 79.8% with 95%
confidence interval bounds of 70.8%- 86.5%.
Controlled Analysis of GenBody COVID-19 Ag Home Test low positive results vs molecular comparator results
Measure| Overall| 10% Low
Positive| 12.5% Low
Positive| 15% Low
Positive| 17.5% Low
Positive| 20% Low
Positive
High Positive| 79| 79| 79| 79| 79| 79
Low Positive| 25| 9| 12| 14| 17| 20
Total Comparator
Positive For PPA| 104| 88| 91| 93| 96| 99
True Positive by
Device| 81| 77| 77| 77| 77| 79
PPA| 78.%| 88.%| 85.%| 83.%| 80.%| 80.%
(95% CI)| (69.0%-
84.8%)| (79.0%-
92.9%)| (75.8%-
90.6%)| (73.9%-
89.1%)| (71.1%-
86.9%)| (70.8%-
86.5%)
NPA| 99.%| 99.%| 99.%| 99.%| 99.%| 99.%
When all study participants are included, the PPA is 77.9% and the NPA is 99.2% with the 95% confidence interval bounds of 69.0% to 84.8% for the PPA and 97.9% to 99.7% for the NPA, respectively.
Clinical Performance in Subjects on Different Symptomatic Days
Days of COVID-
19 Symptoms| Number of Subject
Samples Tested| Investigational
Positives| Comparator
Positives| % Positivity Rate
(by Comparator)| PPA (%)
---|---|---|---|---|---
Day 0| 71| 8| 10| 14.1%| 80.0%
Day 1| 160| 18| 24| 15.0%| 75.0%
Day 2| 141| 18| 23| 16.3%| 78.3%
Day 3| 121| 16*| 21| 17.4%| 76.2%
Day 4| 67| 10| 14| 20.9%| 71.4%
Day 5| 39| 11| 12| 30.8%| 92.7%
Total| 599| 81| 104| 17.4%| 77.9%
*4 samples were false positive by the comparator and were not included in the table
Positivity Rate by Age
| Number of Specimens| Number of Positives by Comparator| % Positivity Rate
---|---|---|---
<14 years of age| 74| 15| 20.3%
14-24 years of age| 64| 6| 9.4%
24-64 years of age| 389| 72| 18.5%
?.65 years of age| 72| 11| 15.3%
Total| 599| 104| 17.4%
12.2. Serial Testing
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 SARS-CoV-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). SARS-CoV-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
MyDataHelps 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 Table below.
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.
First| Asymptomatic on First Day of Testing I| Symptomatic on First Day of
Testing
---|---|---
Days After PCR Positive Test| Ag Positive / PCR positive (Antigen Test
Performance % PPA)
Result| 1 Test| 2 Tests| 3 Tests| 1 Test| 2 Tests
.| 3 Tests
.
0| 9/97
(9.3%)| 35/89
(39.3%)| 44/78
(56.4%)| 34/57
(59.6%)| 47/51
(92.2%)| 44/47
(93.6%)
2| 17/34
(50.0%)| 23/34
(67.6%)| 25/32
(78.1%)| 58/62
(93.5%)| 59/60
(98.3%)| 43/43
(100%)
4| 16/21
(76.2%)| 15/20
(75.0%)| 13/15
(86.7%)| 55/58
(94.8%)| 53/54
(98.1%)| 39/40
(97.5%)
6| 20/28
(71.4%)| 21/27
(77.8%)| 16/18
(88.9%)| 27/34
(79.4%)| 26/33
(78.8%)| 22/27
(81.5%)
8| 13/23
(56.5%)| 13/22
(59.1%)| 4/11
(36.4%)| 12/17
(70.6%)| 12/17
(70.6%)| 7/11
(63.6%)
10| 5/9
(55.6%)| 5/8
(62.5%)| –| 4/9
(44.4%)| 3/7
(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.
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For questions, or to report a problem, please call Technical Support at
888-552-5204 (Available Hours: Mon. to
Fri.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST) or
ts@genbodyamerica.com.
Test system problems may also be reported to the FDA using the MedWatch
reporting system (phone: 1-800 FDA-1088; fax: 1-800 FDA-1078: or
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch).
ORDERING AND CONTACT INFORMATION
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Email: inquire@kwelllabs.com
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