The ender diagnostic test kits detect RNA sequences specific to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Direct detection of the viral RNA using molecular assays is the method of choice for the diagnosis of COVID-19. Sensitivity and specificity reach the highest industry standards and are comparable to already established PCR tests. Due to the novel isothermal amplification technology, the time-to-result takes only 30 minutes. ender LAB works in combination with the extraction methods commonly used in laboratory settings. In the case of ender MASS and MOBILE, no additional RNA extraction step is needed, the samples can be prepared directly after being collected.
ender LAB and MASS test kits run on standard real-time PCR cyclers or in the case of ender MOBILE on a portable device, provided by ender diagnostics. Standard devices in a laboratory setting can test up to 96 samples at once, whereas the portable isothermal PCR device will be able to run up to 8 or 16 samples simultaneously.
Speed, reliability and the option to conduct the test in decentralized locations, makes ender’s COVID–19 test kits the perfect solution for mass screening in laboratories and on-site testing – which are critical factors in reducing the workload for healthcare professionals fighting COVID-19.
