Syswork Donates 30,000 COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits to Daejeon City

[Asia Economy Reporter So-yeon Park] Syswork announced on the 29th that it will donate a total of 30,000 units of its COVID-19 antigen test kit, 'MARK-B COVID-19 Ag,' to Daejeon City.

Syswork plans to start by distributing MARK-B to nursing institutions directly managed and operated by Daejeon City and utilize it for COVID-19 prevention targeting high-risk vulnerable groups.

Unlike PCR tests, the MARK-B product is an on-site diagnostic device that can immediately measure samples collected with a swab without the need to send them to a hospital.

Except for the medical personnel collecting the samples, no additional specialized staff is required, and test results can be confirmed on-site within 20 minutes, allowing efficient use of medical resources.

According to recent clinical trial results evaluating the performance of this product, it demonstrated nearly twice the sensitivity of self-test kits, securing a performance level capable of replacing PCR products. However, unlike rapid self-test kits, it requires a dedicated analyzer device.

Since receiving formal approval from the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on August 9, this product has been actively supplied to domestic and international medical institutions. A Syswork official stated, "We will prioritize regions where PCR testing is difficult and contribute to preventing the spread of COVID-19 by supplying rapid and accurate diagnostic kits."

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