Key takeaways ICMR recommends reliable antibody testing to identify the exposure status to SARS-Cov-2 infection. 1 Antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 is different from the other viral infections with IgM and IgG mostly appearing simultaneously. 2 Immunoassay preferentially identifying high-affinity mature antibody is needed for accurate & specific detection of exposure and subsequent potential immunity to SARS-CoV-2.
3-6 Roche Elecsys Anti -SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay has globally emerged as a beneficial tool owing to its high specificity, sensitivity, and strong correlation to serum neutralization for the assessment of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. 6 Roche Diagnostics India supported the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic with >1 million antibody testing via the Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 assay. Diagnosis is the key strategy adopted to contain COVID-19 in the initial stages…
