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Abbott has officially received a registration certificate from the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare (Roszdravnadzor) for its laboratory-based serological test designed to detect SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies. This milestone allows Russian healthcare providers to accurately identify individuals who have previously been infected with the novel coronavirus, even if they were asymptomatic or never received a molecular (PCR) test.

Clinical Accuracy & Reliability: The Abbott SARS-CoV-2 IgG test has undergone rigorous validation by leading global laboratories. A significant study published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology confirmed the test’s exceptional performance:

• 99.9% Specificity: Ensuring an extremely low rate of false positives by specifically targeting the nucleocapsid protein of the virus.

• 100% Sensitivity: Successfully identifying IgG antibodies in every patient tested 17 days or more after the initial onset of symptoms.

Technology & Capacity: The test is designed to run on Abbott’s established ARCHITECT® i1000SR and i2000SR laboratory systems. These platforms utilize Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) technology to provide high-speed, automated results.

• Infrastructure in Russia: Over 500 ARCHITECT® systems are already operational in clinical laboratories across Russia, spanning both the public and private sectors.

• High Throughput: Each system is capable of performing between 100 and 200 tests per hour, allowing for large-scale population screening and immunity assessments.

The Role of IgG Testing: While molecular tests (PCR) identify active infections, IgG antibody tests detect the proteins the body produces in the later stages of the illness. These antibodies can persist for months or even years, offering vital data for researchers studying long-term immunity and supporting the development of effective vaccines and treatments.