HOW IT WORKS
IMMUNO-COV™ Neutralization Test
SAMPLE COLLECTION
- Collect sample via simple blood draw. This must be done by a medical professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or lab technician.
- Blood sample is processed into serum, frozen and shipped to Imanis Life Sciences, a CLIA-certified (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) laboratory. CLIA-certified laboratories meet the highest standards set by state and federal certifications and submit themselves to frequent inspections.
- Sample is tested (see specifics of IMMUNO-COV™ test technology in images below).
- Results are reported to ordering physician within 7-10 business days of receipt at Imanis.
TEST FEATURES
- Provides a quantitative measure of actual neutralizing antibodies that can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Uses a live surrogate virus which encodes the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein needed to infect cells. The surrogate virus mimics SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Clinically validated and sensitive through use of luciferase technology.
- Compatible sample types: serum
HOW IT WORKS
IMMUNO-COV™ Neutralization Test
SAMPLE COLLECTION
- Collect sample via simple blood draw. This must be done by a medical professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or lab technician.
- Blood sample is processed into serum, frozen and shipped to Imanis Life Sciences, a CLIA-certified (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) laboratory. CLIA-certified laboratories meet the highest standards set by state and federal certifications and submit themselves to frequent inspections.
- Sample is tested (see specifics of IMMUNO-COV™ test technology in images below).
- Results are reported to ordering physician within 7-10 business days of receipt at Imanis.
TEST FEATURES
- Provides a quantitative measure of actual neutralizing antibodies that can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Uses a live surrogate virus which encodes the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein needed to infect cells. The surrogate virus mimics SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Clinically validated and sensitive through use of luciferase technology.
- Compatible sample types: serum
Neutralizing Antibodies
The immune system fights SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, by producing a large number of antibodies, a subset of which prevents the virus from spreading and infecting additional cells. These neutralizing antibodies are detectable in the blood approximately 14 days after the onset of infection, their levels vary widely from person to person.
Neutralizing Antibodies
The immune system fights SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, by producing a large number of antibodies, a subset of which prevents the virus from spreading and infecting additional cells. These neutralizing antibodies are detectable in the blood approximately 14 days after the onset of infection, their levels vary widely from person to person.