Neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 antibodies (NAbs) are IgG, IgM and IgA antibodies that inhibit the binding of the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the surface spike protein (S protein) to the human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor. This response protects a person against symptomatic infection or reduces the severity of the disease, making NAbs measurement particularly important (Vgl. [...]
Autumn has begun and with it the flu season. Cough, sore throat, runny nose and fatigue are the main symptoms of seasonal influenza - or COVID-19? Many patients are not sure whether they have contracted seasonal flu or COVID. As both infectious diseases have similar symptoms, it is not always easy for doctors to [...]
Point of care (POC) analyzers allow rapid on-site assessment of measured parameters. The result of a clinical chemistry laboratory device achieves higher sensitivity and specificity compared to a portable POC device. In addition to the high performance of the laboratory instrument, this is also due to the conditions and legal requirements that must be [...]
