27 March 2022 : Clinical Research
A Faster, Novel Technique to Detect COVID-19 Neutralizing Antibodies
Wei-Huai Chiu
1ABCDEF*, Wei-Yi Kong 1C, Yu-Jang Su 2345DF, Jyun-Wei Wen6BF, Ciao-Ming Tsai 7BD, Chitsung Hong6DF, Pang-Yen Chen 8910B, Cheng-Hao Ko 1AG
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.935812
Med Sci Monit 2022; 28:e935812
Table 1 Comparison of current methods for detecting neutralizing antibodies.
| Current methods | PRNT50 | cPass | LFIA+S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Since year | 2014 | 2020 | 2021 |
| Country developed | America | America | Taiwan |
| Cost/each test | >US$100/each test | >US$100/each test | US$5/each test |
| Time to get report | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 3 minutes |
| Country used | Global | Global | Taiwan |
| Accuracy | Very high | High | High |
| Operational complexity | Very high | High | Low |
| Laboratory requirements | Biosafety 3 level | Biosafety 2 level | Anywhere |