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JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
卷 293, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2021.114166
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Sars-CoV-2; Cell-based biosensor technology; Bioelectric Recognition Assay (BERA); Point-of-care (POC) test
The study developed a new Bioelectric Recognition Assay (BERA) for the rapid and cost-effective detection of Sars-CoV-2, showing potential as a point of care test. Results demonstrated a detection limit of 4 genome copies per milliliter, with high sensitivity and specificity for the method.
Introduction: As the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic is in progress the development of fast and cost-effective approaches for diagnosis is essential. The aim of the present study was to develop and evaluate the performance characteristics of a new Bioelectric Recognition Assay (BERA) regarding Sars-CoV-2 detection in clinical samples and its potential to be used as a point of care test. Materials and methods: All tests were performed using a custom portable hardware device developed by EMBIO DIAGNOSTICS (EMBIO DIAGNOSTICS Ltd, Cyprus). 110 positive and 136 negative samples tested by RT-PCR were used in order to define the lower limit of detection (L.O.D.) of the system, as well as the sensitivity and the specificity of the method. Results: The system was able to detect a viral concentration of 4 genome copies/mu L. The method displayed total sensitivity of 92.7 % (95 %CI: 86.2-96.8) and 97.8 % specificity (95 %CI: 93.7-99.5). When samples were grouped according to the recorded Ct values the BERA biosensor displayed 100.00 % sensitivity (95 %CI: 84.6-100.0) for Ct values <20-30. For the aforementioned Ct values the Positive Predictive Value (PPV) of the method was estimated at 31.4 % for COVID-19 prevalence of 1% and at 70.5 % for 5% prevalence. At the same time the Negative Predictive Value (NPV) of the BERA biosensor was at 100.0 % for both prevalence rates. Conclusions: EMBIO DIAGNOSTICS BERA for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection has the potential to allow rapid and cost-effective detection and subsequent isolation of confirmed cases, and therefore reduce household and community transmissions.
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