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The Copalis™ TORC Total Antibody Assay uses Coupled Particle Light Scattering (Copalis™) technology in a microparticle agglutinationbased immunoassay for the qualitative detection of total antibodies (IgG and IgM) to Toxoplasma gondii, rubella and cytomegalovirus (CMV) in human serum using the CopalisTM One Immunoassay System. The presence of antibodies is indicative of current or prior infection with the suspected organism. The results of this assay on a single serum specimen are used to determine the patient's immune status for rubella and to determine the patient's immunological experience for Toxoplasma gondii and CMV. When evaluating properly paired sera, the results of this assay are used to demonstrate seroconversion as evidence of recent infection. Both specimens should be tested simultaneously (see Interpretation of Results). This assay has not been FDA cleared or approved for the screening of blood or plasma donors.

The Copalis TORC Total Antibody Assay is based on the principle of antibodydependent particle aggregation as detected by measurement of changes in light scattering. Due to the unique measuring system, a sample can be tested for antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, rubella and CMV using a single reagent and obtain results for the individual antibodies. Sized latex microparticles coated with inactivated Toxoplasma gondii, rubella and CMV antigens aggregate in the presence of antibodies to these infectious agents. After 10 minutes of agitation, the levels of aggregation are determined by discrimination of particle sizes and measurement of the number of reacted and unreacted particles as they flow past a detector. Reactivity is assessed by the level of aggregation per particle size relative to a cutoff value. The Copalis TORC Total Antibody Assay detects the presence of both IgM and IgG antibodies. Two levels of controls are used to monitor proficiency.

The Copalis™ TORC, Toxo, Rubella, and CMV Total Antibody Assays use Coupled Particle Light Scattering (Copalis) technology in microparticle agglutination-based immunoassays for the qualitative detection of total antibodies (IgG and IgM) to Toxoplasma gondii, rubella and/or cytomegalovirus (CMV) in human serum using the Copalis™ I Immunoassay System. The presence of antibodies is indicative of current or prior infection with the suspected organism. The results of these assays on a single serum specimen are used to determine the patient's immune status for rubella and to determine the patient's immunological experience for Toxoplasma gondii and CMV. When evaluating properly paired sera, the results of these assays are used to demonstrate seroconversion as evidence of recent infection. Both specimens should be tested simultaneously (see Interpretation of Results). These assays has not been FDA cleared or approved for the screening of blood or plasma donors. The assay will also be offered as separate microparticle immunoassays for the qualitative detection of total antibodies (IgG and IgM) to Toxoplasma gondii, rubella and cytomegalovirus (CMV) in human serum using the Copalis™ One Immunoassay System. The intended use of the individual assays will be specific to the individual antibodies detected but, other than that, will remain the same as the combination assay.

Coupled Particle Light Scattering (Copalis) technology provides a rapid method for the measurement of antibodies to specific viral or protozoal pathogens. The Copalis™ TORC, Toxo, Rubella, and CMV Total Antibody Assays are based on the principle of antibody-dependent particle aggregation as detected by measurement of changes in light scattering. Due to the unique measuring system, a sample can be tested for antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, rubella and CMV using a single TORC reagent and obtain results for the individual antibodies. Sized latex microparticles coated with inactivated Toxoplasma gondii, rubella and CMV antigens aggregate in the presence of antibodies to these infectious agents. After 10 minutes of agitation, the levels of aggregation are determined by discrimination of particle sizes (for the TORC assay) and measurement of the number of reacted and unreacted particles as they flow past a detector. Reactivity is assessed by the level of aggregation per particle size relative to a cutoff value. The Copalis TORC and individual Total Antibody Assays detect the presence of both IgM and IgG antibodies. Two levels of controls are used to monitor system performance.

The CopalisTM CMV Total Antibody Assay uses Coupled Particle Light Scattering (Copalis™) technology in a microparticle agglutinationbased immunoassay for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of total antibodies (IgG and IgM) to cytomegalovirus (CMV) in human serum using the CopalisTM One Immunoassay System. The presence of antibodies is indicative of current or prior infection with the suspected organism. The results of this assay on a single serum specimen are used to indicate presence of antibody to CMV. When evaluating properly paired sera, the results of this assay are used to demonstrate seroconversion or a significant increase in antibody level as evidence of recent infection. Both specimens should be tested simultaneously (see Interpretation of Results). This assay has not been FDA cleared or approved for the screening of blood or plasma donors.

The Copalis CMV Total Antibody Assay is based on the principle of antibodydependent particle aggregation as detected by measurement of changes in light scattering. Latex particles coated with inactivated CMV antigens aggregate in the presence of antibodies to CMV. After 10 minutes of agitation, the level of aggregation is determined by measurement of the number of reacted and unreacted particles as they flow past a detector. The number of reacted particles is related to the level of CMV antibodies present in the test specimen. Without prior infection, antibody levels are absent or low. After infection, antibody levels rise and usually remain stable (but declining in titer) for years. Reactivity is assessed by the level of aggregation relative to a cutoff value. The Copalis CMV Assay detects the presence of both IgM and IgG antibodies. Two levels of controls are used to monitor proficiency.