Biosynex COVID-19 Ag BSS Rapid Test
The antigen tests for COVID infection are relatively inexpensive, fast and suitable for point of care use. The performance of the tests depends much on how they are used. The antigen tests are most suitable when they are used as a diagnostic aid for persons who have recently become symptomatic and the virus load in the respiratory tract is high. Comprehensive evidence on usefulness in asymptomatic infected persons is not yet available.
General information
The Biosynex COVID-19 Ag Test is an immunochromatographic in vitro rapid test for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen in nasopharyngeal or nasal swab samples. The test result assists medical staff when diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infections in patients. The test kit contains all the materials necessary to carry out the test. The test result can be read within 15 to 20 minutes after it has been carried out.
Advantages of the Biosynex COVID-19 Ag BSS Test
Fast, easy and convenient
- A few steps to the test result
- All materials necessary to carry out the test are included in the kit
- Storage at room temperature
Excellent performance
- Compared to PCR: relative sensitivity 96%, specificity 100%
- N-protein detection (Corona variants affect S-protein)
- Made in Switzerland
The test result is used for early detection of a possible infection by medical professionals. A confirmation test is necessary.
Technical data
| Products available | Biosynex COVID-19 Ag BSS Test (25 tests, prod no SW40006) |
| Method | Immunochromatographic, qualitative |
| Sample type | Nasal pharyngeal or nasal |
| Time to result | 15 minutes |
| Reading of result | Visual |
| Sensitivity | 96% compared to PCR |
| Specificity | 100% compared to PCR |
| Storage | 2–30°C |
Documents and materials
Marketing and sales materials
Biosynex COVID-19 Ag BSS test flyer (EN)
Biosynex COVID-19 Ag BSS Rapid Test Brief instruction with Separate Buffer (EN)
Biosynex COVID-19 Ag BSS Rapid Test Brief instruction with Prefilled Buffer (EN)
Instructions for use
(For informative use only. Kindly always refer to the latest package insert in the kit.)