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Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 is an immunoassay intended for the in vitro qualitative detection of total antibodies to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in human serum and Li-heparin, K2-EDTA and K3-EDTA plasma collected on or after 15 days post-symptom onset. The test is intended as an aid in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating recent or prior infection. The electrochemiluminescence immunoassay "ECLIA" is intended for use on cobas e 601 immunoassay analyzer.

Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 is a qualitative, serological, double-antigen sandwich principle immunoassay to be used on the cobas e 601 analyzer with an 18-minute test time. Results are determined automatically by the software by comparing the electrochemiluminescence signal obtained from the reaction product of the sample with the signal of the cutoff value previously obtained by calibration. The Elecsys Anti‑SARS‑CoV-2 assay uses a recombinant protein representing the nucleocapsid (N) antigen for the determination of antibodies against SARS‑CoV‑2. The reagent working solutions include: rackpack (kit placed on the analyzer) - M Streptavidin-coated microparticles (transparent cap), 1 bottle, 12 mL: Streptavidin-coated microparticles 0.72 mg/mL; preservative. - R1 SARS-CoV-2-Ag~biotin, (gray cap), 1 bottle, 16 mL: Biotinylated SARS‑CoV‑2‑specific recombinant antigen (E. coli) < 0.5 mg/L; HEPES^a) buffer 50 mmol/L, pH 7.7; preservative. - R2 SARS-CoV-2 Ag~Ru(bpy) (black cap), 1 bottle, 16 mL: SARS‑CoV‑2‑specific recombinant antigen labeled with ruthenium complex < 0.5 mg/L; HEPES^(b) buffer 50 mmol/L, pH 7.7; preservative. ^(a) HEPES = [4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-piperazine]-ethane sulfonic acid The Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 assay includes two liquid calibrators, which are packed with the test kit: - ACOV2 Cal1 Negative calibrator 1 (white cap), 2 bottles of 0.67 mL: Human serum, non-reactive for anti‑SARS‑CoV‑2 antibodies; buffer; preservative. - ACOV2 Cal2 Positive calibrator 2 (black cap), 2 bottles of 0.67 mL: Human serum, reactive for anti‑SARS‑CoV‑2 antibodies; buffer; preservative.

Opulus™ Lymphoma Precision is a software device that uses a machine learning-based algorithm to automate segmentation and visualization of lesions along with automation of measurement of total metabolic tumor volume within whole-body FDG-PET/CT scans of patients with FDG-avid lymphomas. Opulus™ Lymphoma Precision is used to assist trained interpreting physicians with visualization of suspected lesions and calculation of total volume of all lesions in a body. This information can be used in addition to the standard of care image interpretation of FDG-PET/CT scans. Opulus™ Lymphoma Precision annotated images can be reviewed by an appropriately trained physician. The algorithm is assistive, and requires a radiologist review, who will make the final decision on FDG-PET/CT image interpretation.

Opulus™ Lymphoma Precision is an assistive tool which can be used by physicians to automate the labor intensive task of quantifying disease burden in whole-body FDG-PET/CT scans of patients already diagnosed with FDG-avid lymphomas. It does so by using a machine learning methodology to localize and segment FDG-PET activity ('hot-spots' on FDG-PET scans) of lymphoma lesions within a PET/CT image. Opulus™ Lymphoma Precision does not screen for or diagnose lymphoma. It is intended for patients already diagnosed with FDG-avid lymphoma. The following is a list of key functionalities algorithm performs to accomplish the proposed intended use. - localization and segmentation, - visualization of lymphoma-related tumor lesions - quantification of Total Metabolic Tumor Volume (TMTV) Opulus™ Lymphoma Precision aids the efficiency of medical professionals by automatically generating tumor boundary Regions of Interest (ROIs) and quantifying TMTV, which is a tedious task when performed manually. The physician has the option to accept/reject the output generated by the device. The user does not have the ability to modify the device output.

The cobas liat SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B v2 nucleic acid test is an automated rapid multiplex real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza A virus and influenza B virus nucleic acids in anterior nasal (nasal) and nasopharyngeal swab specimens from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection. Clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection due to SARS-CoV-2 and influenza can be similar. This test is intended to aid in the differential diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and influenza B infections in humans and is not intended to detect influenza C virus infections. Nucleic acids from the viral organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in nasopharyngeal and nasal swab specimens during the acute phase of infection. The detection and identification of specific viral nucleic acids from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection are indicative of the presence of the identified virus, and aid in diagnosis if used in conjunction with other clinical and epidemiological information and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other patient management decisions. Positive results do not rule out coinfection with other organisms. The organism(s) detected by the cobas liat SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B v2 nucleic acid test may not be the definite cause of disease. Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus or influenza B virus infections.

The cobas liat SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B v2 nucleic acid test is performed on the cobas liat analyzer which automates and integrates sample purification, nucleic acid amplification, and detection of the target sequence in biological samples using real-time PCR assays. The assay targets both the ORF1 a/b non-structural region and membrane protein gene that are unique to SARS-CoV-2, a well-conserved region of the matrix gene of influenza A (Flu A target), and the nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) gene of influenza B (Flu B target). An Internal Control (IC) is included to control for adequate processing of the target virus through all steps of the assay process and to monitor the presence of inhibitors in the RT-PCR processes.

The cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test is an automated rapid multiplex real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza A virus, influenza B virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) nucleic acids in anterior nasal (nasal) and nasopharyngeal swab specimens from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection. Clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory viral infection due to SARS-CoV-2, influenza and RSV can be similar. This test is intended to aid in the differential diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and RSV infections in humans and is not intended to detect influenza C virus infections. Nucleic acids from the viral organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in nasopharyngeal and nasal swab specimens during the acute phase of infection. The detection and identification of specific viral nucleic acids from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection are indicative of the presence of the identified virus, and aid in diagnosis if used in conjunction with other clinical and epidemiological information, and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other patient management decisions. Positive results do not rule out coinfection with other organisms. The organism(s) detected by the cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test may not be the definite cause of disease. Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus, influenza B virus, or RSV infections.

The cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test is performed on the cobas liat analyzer which automates and integrates sample purification, nucleic acid amplification, and detection of the target sequence in biological samples using real-time PCR assays. The assay targets both the ORF1 a/b non-structural region and membrane protein gene that are unique to SARS-CoV-2, a well-conserved region of the matrix gene of influenza A (Flu A target), the nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) gene of influenza B (Flu B target) and the matrix gene of RSV (RSV target). An Internal Control (IC) is included to control for adequate processing of the target virus through all steps of the assay process and to monitor the presence of inhibitors in the RT-PCR processes.

The cobas® liat SARS-CoV-2 v2 nucleic acid test is an automated real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test intended for the qualitative detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleic acids in anterior nasal (nasal) and nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection (i.e., symptomatic). Additionally, this test is intended to be used with nasal and nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected from individuals without signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (i.e., asymptomatic). The cobas® liat SARS-CoV-2 v2 nucleic acid test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of COVID-19 if used in conjunction with other clinical and epidemiological information and laboratory findings. SARS-CoV-2 RNA is generally detectable in nasal swab and nasopharyngeal swab specimens during the acute phase of infection. Positive results are indicative of the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other microorganisms. Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2 infection. Negative results must be combined with clinical observations, patient history, and epidemiological information. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other patient management decisions. A negative result from an asymptomatic individual is presumptive. Additionally, a negative result obtained with a nasal or nasopharyngeal swab collected from an asymptomatic individual should be followed up by testing at least twice over three days with at least 48 hours between tests.

The cobas® liat SARS-CoV-2 v2 nucleic acid test is performed on the cobas® liat analyzer which automates and integrates sample purification, nucleic acid amplification, and detection of the target sequence in biological samples using real-time PCR assays. The assay targets both the ORF1 a/b non-structural region and membrane protein gene that are unique to SARS-CoV-2. An Internal Control (IC) is included to control for adequate processing of the target virus through all steps of the assay process and to monitor the presence of inhibitors in the RT-PCR processes.

cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative for use on the cobas®5800/6800/8800 Systems is a real-time RT-PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acids from SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected from individuals with signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and in anterior nasal swab specimens collected from any individuals with or without signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Positive results are indicative of the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Positive results do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other pathogens. Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for patient management decisions. Results are meant to be used in conjunction with clinical observations, patient history, recent exposures, epidemiological information, and laboratory data, in accordance with the guided by the relevant public health authorities.

cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative is based on fully automated sample preparation (nucleic acid extraction and purification) followed by PCR amplification and detection. The cobas® 5800 System is designed as one integrated instrument. The cobas® 6800/8800 Systems consist of the sample supply module, the transfer module, the processing module, and the analytic module. Automated data management is performed by the cobas® 5800 or cobas® 6800/8800 Systems software(s), which assigns test results for all tests. Results can be reviewed directly on the system screen, and printed as a report. Nucleic acid from patient samples and added internal control RNA (RNA IC) molecules are simultaneously extracted. Nucleic acid is released by addition of proteinase and lysis reagent to the sample. The released nucleic acid binds to the silica surface of the added magnetic glass particles. Unbound substances and impurities, such as denatured protein, cellular debris and potential PCR inhibitors, are removed with subsequent wash steps and purified nucleic acid is eluted from the magnetic glass particles with elution buffer at elevated temperature. External controls (positive and negative) are processed in the same way. Selective amplification of target nucleic acid from the sample is achieved by the use of targetspecific forward and reverse primers for ORF1 a/b non-structural region that is unique to SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, a conserved region in the structural protein envelope E-gene were chosen for pan-Sarbecovirus detection. The pan-Sarbecovirus detection sets will also detect SARS-CoV-2 virus. Selective amplification of RNA Internal Control is achieved by the use of non-competitive sequence specific forward and reverse primers which have no homology with the coronavirus genome. A thermostable DNA polymerase enzyme is used for amplification. The cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative master mix contains detection probes which are specific for the coronavirus type SARS-CoV-2, members of the Sarbecovirus subgenus, and the RNA Internal Control nucleic acid. The coronavirus and RNA Internal Control detection probes are each labeled with unique fluorescent dyes that act as a reporter. Each probe also has a second dye which acts as a quencher. When not bound to the target sequence, the fluorescent signals of the intact probes are suppressed by the quencher dye. During the PCR amplification step, hybridization of the probes to the specific single-stranded DNA template results in cleavage of the probe by the 5' to 3' exonuclease activity of the DNA polymerase resulting in separation of the reporter and quencher dyes and the generation of a fluorescent signal. With each PCR cycle, increasing amounts of cleaved probes are generated and the cumulative signal of the reporter dye increases concomitantly. Each reporter dye is measured at defined wavelengths, which enables simultaneous detection and discrimination of the amplified coronavirus target and the RNA Internal Control. The master mix includes deoxyuridine triphosphate (dUTP), instead of deoxythimidine triphosphate (dTTP), which is incorporated into the newly synthesized DNA (amplicon). Any contaminating amplicons from previous PCR runs are destroyed by the AmpErase enzyme [uracil-N-glycosylase], which is included in the PCR mix, when heated in the first thermal cycling step. However, newly formed amplicons are not destroyed since the AmpErase enzyme is inactivated once exposed to temperatures above 55°C. cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative is a qualitative nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® 5800/6800/8800 System for the detection of the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) RNA in individual nasal and nasopharyngeal swab samples collected in Copan Universal Transport Medium System (UTM-RT), BD™ Universal Viral Transport System (UVT), cobas® PCR Media, or 0.9% physiological saline. The RNA Internal Control, used to monitor the entire sample preparation and PCR amplification process, is introduced into each specimen.

Immunoassays for the in vitro quantitative determination of the soluble fms like tyrosine kinase-1/placental growth factor (sFlt-1/PlGF) ratio in human serum. The sFlt-1/PlGF ratio is indicated as an aid in the risk assessment of pregnant women, with a singleton pregnancy (23+0 to 34+6/7 weeks' gestation) hospitalized for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (preeclampsia, chronic hypertension with or without superimposed preeclampsia, or gestational hypertension), to develop preeclampsia with severe features within two weeks from testing. The sFit-1/PlGF ratio should be used in conjunction with clinical assessment and routine laboratory testing. The electrochemiluminescence immunoassay "ECLIA" is intended for use on cobas e immunoassay analyzers.

The Elecsys sFlt-1 and Elecsys PlGF assays employ a sandwich principle using electrochemiluminescence immunoassay "ECLIA" technology. The total duration of each assay is 18 minutes. Samples are incubated with biotinylated and ruthenium-labeled monoclonal antibodies specific to sFlt-1 or PlGF, forming a sandwich complex. Streptavidin-coated microparticles are added, binding the complex to the solid phase. The microparticles are magnetically captured, unbound substances are removed, and a voltage is applied to induce chemiluminescent emission, which is measured by a photomultiplier. Results are determined via a calibration curve generated by 2-point calibration and a master curve provided via the reagent barcode. The reagents for each assay are combined in a "rackpack".

The Tina-quant Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 Molarity assay is an in vitro test for the quantitative determination of lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a]] in human serum and plasma on cobas c systems. The measurement of Lp(a) is useful in evaluating lipid metabolism disorders and assessing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk, when used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other lipoprotein tests.

The Tina-quant Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 Molarity assay is an in vitro test for the quantitative determination of lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] in human serum and plasma on cobas c systems. The measurement of Lp(a) is useful in evaluating lipid metabolism disorders and assessing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk, when used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other lipoprotein tests. Tina-quant Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 Molarity assay quantifies lipoprotein (a) in human serum and plasma and reports the values in nmoVL with calibrator values traceable to the WHO/IFCC SRM2B reference material. Reagents - working solutions R1: Glycine buffer: 170 mmol/L. pH 7.0: stabilizers: BSA: rabbit serum 0.1 %, preservative R3: Latex particles coated with polyclonal anti-human lipoprotein (a) antibodies (rabbit): 0.5 %; glycine buffer: 170 mmol/L, pH 7.3, BSA; preservative

The cobas liat CT/NG nucleic acid test is an automated, qualitative in vitro nucleic acid diagnostic test that utilizes realtime polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the direction of Chlamydia (CT) and Neisseria gonorthoeae (NG) nucleic acid in male urine and vaginal swabs, all in cobas PCR Media (Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.). This test is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of urogenital infections in both symptomatic individuals.

The test is performed on the cobas® liat analyzer which automates and integrates sample purification, nucleic acid amplification, and detection of the target sequence in biological samples using real-time PCR assays. The assay targets both the Cryptic plasmid and 23S rRNA of Chlamydia trachomatis and the pivNG and NGR9 of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. An Internal Control (IC) is also included. The IC is present to control for adequate processing of the target bacteria through steps of sample purification, nucleic acid amplification, and to monitor the presence of inhibitors in the PCR processes.