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R A Barclay¹, I Akhrymuk², A Patnaik¹

¹Ceres Nanosciences, Inc., Manassas, VA, 20110, USA.

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|December 31, 2020

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This study introduces a fast method using magnetic hydrogel particles to concentrate SARS-CoV-2, significantly improving viral detection in real-time RT-PCR tests. The technique enhances sensitivity for low viral loads and enables pooled testing strategies.

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Virology
Molecular Diagnostics

Background:

Accurate and sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 is crucial for pandemic control.
Current methods may struggle with low viral loads, potentially leading to false negatives.
Efficient sample preparation is key to improving diagnostic assay performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a rapid, versatile method for concentrating SARS-CoV-2 from clinical samples.
To enhance the sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 detection using real-time RT-PCR.
To assess the method's compatibility with existing diagnostic workflows and its potential for pooled testing.

Main Methods:

Utilized affinity-capture magnetic hydrogel particles for SARS-CoV-2 concentration from transport medium and saliva.
Integrated the concentration step with RNA extraction prior to real-time RT-PCR.
Evaluated performance using contrived samples across a range of viral titers and tested on remnant diagnostic samples.

Main Results:

Achieved substantial improvement in SARS-CoV-2 detection across viral titers from 100-1,000,000 viral copies/mL.
Enabled detection down to 100 viral copies/mL using the 2019 nCoV CDC EUA Kit.
Demonstrated compatibility with commercial RNA extraction kits and a rapid heat/detergent lysis method (10-minute processing time).
Correctly identified all positive remnant diagnostic samples and improved detection in low viral load cases (average 3.1 Ct value improvement).
Showed potential for pooled testing, with improved SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection from sample volumes up to 10 mL.

Conclusions:

The developed magnetic hydrogel particle method offers a rapid and effective means to concentrate SARS-CoV-2.
This approach significantly enhances diagnostic sensitivity, particularly for low viral load samples.
The method's versatility and compatibility support its integration into existing molecular diagnostic workflows and pooled testing strategies.