SARS‑CoV‑2 is a virus of the species severe acute respiratory syndrome–related coronavirus (SARSr-CoV), related to the SARS-CoV-1 virus that caused the 2002–2004 SARS outbreak.Available evidence indicates that it is most likely of zoonotic origins and has close genetic similarity to bat coronaviruses, suggesting it emerged from a bat-borne virus.
The SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Self-Testis intended for the gualitative detection of SARS-Cov-2 antigens in human nasal swab samples. This test is used for individuals suspected of COVID-19 within the first.
This test is suitable for medical laypersons as a self-test at home or at work.