The advantages of the LAMP PCR primer kit for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 developed by Femtonics
- A consensus sequence, which covers about 99% of the 2,500,000+ mutants currently in the international database, was determined using a dedicated software,
- For the detection of the viral genome, we designed a set of primers that is expected to be able to detect additional mutants.
- Based on our measurements, the test has a specificity of nearly 100% and a sensitivity* of 98%.
- Results are obtained in 4-10 minutes. The reaction time is approximately 20% than that of regular qPCR tests and faster than commercially available tests based on the same principle.
- The measurement is performed at a constant temperature of 65 °C.
- The reagent kit offers excellent value for money compared to other reagents for PCR measurements.
* for human samples validated by qPCR. The defined threshold is Ct ≤ 30.
CE and ISO 13485 certified product.
• SPECIFICITY: 100%
• SENSITIVITY: 97%
• RESULT: 4-10 MINUTES
• COVERS ABOUT 99% OF 2.500.000+ MUTANTS
Results of the LAMP PCR primer set for SARS-CoV-2 detection in clinical samples
Due to the procedure not previously used in practice, the test can provide uniquely reliable results, eliminating false positives and false negatives by focusing on the detection of infectious individuals, thus helping to avoid unnecessary restrictions for those, who are not in fact contagious. Its accurate and extremely rapid SARS-COV-2 RNA detection method can thus offer an advantage over other PCR methods.
Publication excerpt
“Conclusions: Until the 9th day after the onset of symptoms, RT-LAMP had the same diagnostic accuracy as RT-qPCR. These findings suggest that RT-LAMP can be used as a diagnostic tool for COVID-19 as an alternative to RT-qPCR in the acute symptomatic phase of COVID-19.”
Diagnostic accuracy of LAMP versus PCR over the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection, Inaba et al. IJID, 2021.
Testimonial by Balázs Rózsa, Assist. Prof, MD, PhD and physicist
“The FEMTO-ID LAMP kit digital genetic test for SARS-COV-2 detection proved to be incredibly successful during independent tests. Its specificity surpasses that of classic PCR-based tests, and which is a real advantage, it covers all new, emerging virus strains – it can also be swiftly adapted to any infectious agent leading to bacterial or viral infections. It is ultrafast, highly sensitive, and budget-friendly, which is a neverseen significant benefit. I really think that this test can revolutionize medical fields in a way!”
Balázs Rózsa, Assist. Prof, MD, PhD and physicist
Group leader, Institute of Experimental Medicine
Head of the Laboratory of Neural Circuits and Computation,
Group leader, Pázmány Péter University
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