CentoSwab™ – Facilitating Fast and Reliable SARS‑CoV‑2 RNA Testing Around the World
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global supplies of testing materials have been greatly impacted – leaving a major gap in efforts to provide patients with an early diagnosis and minimize the outbreak of COVID-19.
In efforts to overcome this significant challenge, CENTOGENE is committed to developing best-in-class medical solutions – ultimately minimizing the impact of COVID-19 and accelerating a return to normalcy.
CENTOGENE Has Developed Validated Sample Collection Kits to Test for SARS‑CoV‑2 RNA
CentoSwab™, our validated, CE-labeled solution for the testing of SARS‑CoV‑2 RNA – the virus causing COVID-19. As part of CENTOGENE’s initiative to support the logistics of needed medical tools in this time of global shortage, CentoSwab™ supports patients, physicians, and partners around the world.
CentoSwab™ Features
CentoSwab™ Kit Includes
Oropharyngeal Swab
Collection Tube
Sample Stability – E gene SARS-CoV-2 RNA
Collected sample RNA on CentoSwab™ is stable for 72 h after collection1
CentoSwab™ has an excellent sensitivity of <2 virus particles as demonstrated with validated SARS‑CoV‑2 RT-PCR assay
How a Throat Swab is Performed to Test for SARS‑CoV‑2
Getting Tested by a Healthcare Professional
Instructions for having a throat swab performed by a healthcare professional
Self-Administered Swab
Instructions for performing a throat swab by yourself
Do You Have Further Questions?
If you have questions about ordering CentoSwab™, you can contact us by email at:
centoswab(at)centogene(dot)com
Webinars on COVID-19 Testing Solutions
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Back to Business: How to Deploy Preventative Coronavirus Testing at Your Organization
Join us as we share the latest insights into the importance of large-scale, preventative coronavirus testing and our blueprint for successfully deploying it at your organization.
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La nueva normalidad en la pandemia de SARS-CoV-2: contribuciones de un laboratorio de diagnóstico de alta complejidad
Mira nuestro webinar, donde Pilar Guatibonza, MD, nos habla de cómo CENTOGENE ha establecido con éxito un laboratorio para la detección de SARS-CoV-2 y ha desarrollado una prueba de alta calidad y alto rendimiento.
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The New Normal Amid the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: Contributions From a High-Complexity Diagnostic Laboratory
Watch the webinar to learn how CENTOGENE successfully set up a SARS-CoV-2 detection laboratory and overcame the logistics and obstacles of developing a high-throughput, high-quality diagnostic test.
Footnotes
1 Transport at room temperature (approx. 15–25°C) when analyzed in the laboratory within 48 hours; all other samples should be refrigerated during transport (approx. 8°C)
2 For further test details please visit the test product page