SARS-CoV-2 Research Grade Test Material From NIST

Two vials stand next to a gray box labeled "SARS-CoV-2 Synthetic RNA Fragments."

A new material from NIST can aid in the evaluation and development of diagnostic assays for SARS-CoV-2. This material consists of two synthetic RNA fragments from the SARS-CoV-2 genome that include the targets of many molecular diagnostic tests. The RNA fragments are characterized for concentration using digital PCR and can be used to assess the limits of detection for assays and to calibrate other in-house or commercial SARS-CoV-2 controls.

We are offering a unit of this material at no cost to research institutions, testing laboratories and commercial vendors of assays/controls and request feedback on its utility and suitability.