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OPTEC International Adds Pandemic 10 Minute Rapid-Test Kits To PPE Distribution Network
OPTEC International Adds Pandemic 10 Minute Rapid-Test Kits To PPE Distribution Network.
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[{"type":"text","content":"CARLSBAD, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 9, 2021 / OPTEC International, Inc. (OTC PINK:OPTI), a developer of UV and UV-C safety products using related advanced technologies specific to Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), today announced the addition of Antigen & Antibody Rapid-Test Kits with highly accurate results in 10 Minutes to the company's PPE Inventory for global distribution. The Rapid-Test Kits are manufactured in the USA and comply with the specific requirements for Rapid-Testing within the current FDA and CDC guidelines.Dr. Drew Pinsky, OPTEC Senior Advisory Board Member stated "Currently the Antibody and Antigen Test Kits are allowed for use by medical professionals or institutions in the USA. Applications are in the process of being filed with the FDA for use in the USA by non-medical personnel, whilst outside of the USA the Kits are allowed for use by non-medical personnel and individuals by a growing number of countries. OPTEC today started providing the USA made Antibody & Antigen Kits to International distributors".Benefits of using these types of Rapid Tests:The Antibody Test is designed for the presumptive qualitative indication of past or present infection by the virus. The IgM/IgG Antibody Test is a second-generation antibody detection device designed to maximize antibody detection sensitivity while maintaining a high level of analytical sensitivity. Key features of the device include: Prevalence Screening - The IgM/IgG Antibody Test can provide presumptive qualitative results onsite in a matter of minutes and Provides Positive/Negative Results in 10 minutes or less.Works with human whole blood, serum, or plasma sample typesIncreased analytical sensitivity range with hybrid target Antigen formulationDedicated sample well for improved incubation and immunobindingIdeal low cost & high-volume compliment to nucleic acid or confirmatory Lab testingColored test indicators for easy & accurate result interpretationThe Antigen TestThe Antigen tests are commonly used in the diagnosis of respiratory pathogens, including influenza viruses and respiratory syncytial virus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for Antigen tests that can identify the pandemic.Antigen tests are immunoassays that detect the presence of a specific viral Antigen, wh...