The VitaPCRTM Instrument is a rapid molecular POCT platform utilisation a real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) amplification technology for the processing and analysis of VitaPCRTM tests.
The VitaPCRTM SARS-CoV-2 Assay, performed on the VitaPCRTM Instrument, is a rapid molecular in vitro diagnostic test utilisation a real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) amplification technology. It is used for the qualitative detection and discrimination of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNAs in direct nasopharyngeal (NP) or oropharyngeal (OP) swabs from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection who are suspected of COVID-19. The test allows the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in approximately 20 minutes.
The VitaPCRTM Flu A&B assay, also available for the use with the VitaPCRTM Instrument, is a rapid molecular in vitro diagnostic test utilisation a real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) amplification technology for the qualitative detection and discrimination of influenza A and B viral RNA in nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection.
Real Time PCR SARS-CoV-2 Assay
EASY
- Simple 1min hands-on time preparation
- Minimal training required for operation
- Automated result interpretation
RAPID
- Sample to result in 20min
- Process more samples in less time
- Improved patient management and triage
VERSATILE
- Can be deployed anywhere
- No additional equipment needed
- Room temperature storage – tests ready for use
| Catalog No. | Qty | Description |
| 51572 | 1 | VitaPCR™ Instrument |
| 51574 | 20 | VitaPCR™ SARS-CoV-2 assay |
| 51573 | 20 | VitaPCR™ Flu A&B assay |
GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
RESULT INTERPRETATION
VITAPCRTM Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 16.5 x 20.5 cm (H*W*D) |
| Weight | 1.2kg |
| Power Supply | 12V, 5A |
| Color Touch Screen | 4" capacitive touch LCD display |
| Fluorescence Channel | FAMTM / VIC® / ROXTM |
| Sample Well | one |
| Storage Environment | 15-40°C |
| Operating Environment | 10-38°C ; 10-80%RM |
| Power Adapter | INPUT: AC100-240V~2.0A Max, 50-60Hz OUTPUT: DC 12V - 5A Note: We strongly recommend using ONLY adaptor provided by Trentron Biomedical Ltd., or adaptors meet the above specifications and CE requirements (e.g.: EN 60950) in order to avoid inaccurate examination or any risk |
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Analytical Sensitivity (Limit of Detection)
LoD studies determine the lowest detectable concentration at which ≥ 95% (19/20) of the replicates were positive. The in vitro transcribed full length of SARS-CoV-2 RNA (N gene) is used in the LoD determination study. This RNA transcript stock is known titer (RNA copies/μL) spiked into the Sample Collection Buffer (SCB) consisting of negative clinical matrix to mimic clinical specimen. Samples perform standard operation procedure with the VitaPCRTM SARS-CoV-2 assay according to the instructions for use.
This data demonstrates that the VitaPCRTM SARS-CoV-2 assay detects 2.73 copies/μl of SARS-CoV-2 RNA transcripts with a confidence ≥95%. This concentration therefore serves as the limit of detection.
| VitaPCRTM SARS-CoV-2 Assay Data | |||
| RNA Concentration (copies/µl) | % Replicate Detection | Mean Ct | Standard Deviation (Ct) |
| specific SARS-CoV-2 | specific SARS-CoV-2 | ||
| 54.5 x 10 0 | 100 (20/20) | 32.7 | 1.528 |
| 5.45 x x 10 0 | 100 (20/20) | 36.33 | 0.577 |
| 2.73 x x 10 0 | 100 (20/20) | 36.83 | 0.868 |
| 2.26 x x 10 0 | 95 (19/20) | N/A | N/A |
| 0.55 x x 10 0 | 65 (13/20) | N/A | N/A |
Analysis of Specificity (Cross-Reactivity)
These organisms were tested in three replicates in this study. In order to demonstrate the device is specific to SARS-CoV-2, high level of these organism (i.e., 106 CFU/ml for bacteria and 105 TCID50/mL for viruses) was added into the VitaPCRTM SARS-CoV-2 Assay, contains human A549 cell line as default matrix, and had been tested under the same operating procedure to see if there was any identified false-positive reaction.
| Organism | Results (Detected X/3) |
| Influenza A/California/7/2009 | 0/3 |
| Influenza B/Malaysia/2506/2004 | 0/3 |
| Human coronavirus 229E | 0/3 |
| Human Adenovirus type 1 (strain Ad71) | 0/3 |
| Respiratory syncytial virus (Long A) | 0/3 |
| Influenza A (H3N2) | 0/3 |
In Silico Analysis of Specificity (Cross-Reactivity)
BLASTn analysis was performed with the primer and probe of the VitaPCRTM SARS-CoV-2 Assay against all publicly available nucleic acid sequences in GenBank as of March 06, 2020. The nucleotide collection consists of GenBank, EMBL, DDBJ, PDB, and RefSeq sequences, but excludes EST, STS, GSS, WGS, TSA, patent sequences as well as phase 0, 1, and 2 HTGS sequences and sequences longer than 100Mb.The search parameters automatically adjust for short sequences and the expect threshold is 1000. The match and mismatch scores are 1 and -3 respectively.
The penalty for creating and extending a gap is 5 and 2 respectively. The forward and reverse primer sequences for detection of specific SARS-CoV-2 RNA showed high sequence homology to Bat coronaviruses. However, the probe sequence showed no sequence homology with SARS coronavirus, bat SARS-like coronavirus and other coronavirus genome (except for bat coronavirus RaTG13), or human genome. Combining primers and probe, there is no prediction of potential false positive RT-PCR results. Detection of universal SARS-like RNA was designed for universal detection of SARS-CoV-2, human SARS coronavirus and bat SARS-like coronavirus, and no significant homologies with human genome, or other human coronaviruses other than SARS coronavirus that would predict potential false positive RT-PCR results.
Thus, combining specific SARS-CoV-2 primer/probe set and universal SARS-like primer/probe set in multiplex RT-PCR, there is no prediction of potential false positive RT-PCR results.
Endogenous Interference Substances Study
To demonstrate that designated function of VitaPCRTM SARS-CoV-2 Assay was operational while the specimen is tested in the presence of common endogenous substances. We tested the interfering substance individual, and spiked 2x LoD positive samples with interfering substance respectively, to reveal if there were unexpected results. Each test performed three replicates. Interfering Substances: Table below for evaluation of interfering substances for the ability to generate false positive resuts.
| Potential Interfering Substance | Concentration | Results (Detected X/3) |
| Mucin: bovine submaxillary gland, type I-5 | 0.05% | 0/3 |
| Blood (human) | 0.1% | 0/3 |
Interfering Substances:
Table below for evaluation of interfering substances for the ability to generate false positive resuts
| Potential Interfering Substance | Concentration | Viral Strain Level (In 2x LoD) | Results (Detected X/3) |
| Mucin: bovine submaxillary gland, type I-5 | 0.05% | 5.46 x 100 | 3/3 |
| Blood (human) | 0.1% | 5.46 x 100 | 3/3 |
Clinical Performance
Due to the difficulty of obtaining clinical specimens from SARS-CoV-2 infected patients, performance characteristics of the VitaPCRTM SARS-CoV-2 Assay has been evaluated using contrived clinical specimens. The in vitro transcribed full length of SARS-CoV-2 RNA (N gene) was used in this testing. This RNA transcript stock with known titer (RNA copies/μL) spiked at different concentrations was prepared for spiking 30 individual negative NP or OP swab specimens at different concentrations. They were blinded, randomized and spiked into Sample Collection Buffer (4 ml) in which individual negative NP or OP swab specimens were washed. 20 NP or OP swab specimens were spiked at 1.5x LoD, 5 at 3x LoD, and 5 at 5x LoD. Another 30 individual negative NP or OP swab specimens were left un-spiked. In brief, we spiked either NP or OP swab specimens into contrived samples with various concentration, then proceeded the next procedure with the VitaPCRTM SARS-CoV-2 assay in this section. All 60 samples were blinded, handed and randomized to unbiased operators to analyze with the VitaPCR TM SARS-CoV-2 Assay to generate the Positive Percentage Agreement (PPA), Negative Percentage Agreement (NPA), and Overall Percentage Agreement (OPA) as a measurement of estimated Diagnostic Accuracy.
| Nasopharyngeal (NP) Specimens | Contrived clinical specimen (Expected result) | ||
| Variable | Status | Positive | Negative |
| VitaPCRTM SARS-CoV-2 Assay | Positive | 30 | 0 |
| Negative | 0 | 30 | |
| Positive Percentage Agreement (PPA (95% Cl)1 | 100% (91.5 - 100) | ||
| Negative Percentage Agreement (NPA (95% Cl)2 | 100% (91.5 - 100) | ||
| Overall Percentage Agreement (OPA (95% Cl)3 | 100% (91.5 - 100) | ||
| Note: 1 Positive Percentage Agreement = [True positives / (True positives + False negatives)] * 100% 2 Negative Percentage Agreement = [True negatives / (True negatives + False positives)] * 100% 3 Overall Percentage Agreement = [(True positives + True negatives) / (True positives + False negatives + True negatives + False positives)] * 100% |
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| Oropharyngeal (OP) Specimens | Contrived clinical specimen (Expected result) | ||
| Variable | Status | Positive | Negative |
| VitaPCRTM SARS-CoV-2 Assay | Positive | 30 | 0 |
| Negative | 0 | 30 | |
| Positive Percentage Agreement (PPA (95% Cl)1 | 100% (91.5 - 100) | ||
| Negative Percentage Agreement (NPA (95% Cl)2 | 100% (91.5 - 100) | ||
| Overall Percentage Agreement (OPA (95% Cl)3 | 100% (91.5 - 100) | ||
| Note: 1 Positive Percentage Agreement = [True positives / (True positives + False negatives)] * 100% 2 Negative Percentage Agreement = [True negatives / (True negatives + False positives)] * 100% 3 Overall Percentage Agreement = [(True positives + True negatives) / (True positives + False negatives + True negatives + False positives)] * 100% |
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CONVENIENT and EFFICIENT SOLUTION
PRINCIPLE of the TEST
The VitaPCRTM SARS-CoV-2 Assay performed on the VitaPCRTM Instrument is a rapid molecular in vitro diagnostic test utilisation a real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) amplification technology. It is used for the qualitative detection and discrimination of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNAs in direct nasopharyngeal (NP) or oropharyngeal (OP) swabs from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection who are suspected of COVID-19.
The detection target of SARS-CoV-2 RNA is located in the region of the virus nucleocapsid (N) gene.
The assay is designed for specific detection of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA. In addition, detection of SARSlike (including SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, bat SARS-like coronavirus) conserved region also located in N gene is provided as additional information for reference. An additional primer/probe set to detect human Beta-globin (HBB), which is also used as a sample adequacy control (SAC), is included in the reagent for ensuring adequate addition of sample and monitoring the presence of inhibition factors in the PCR process.
