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Wednesday, November 11 2020 - 21:32
AsiaNet
cPass(TM) SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Antibody kit is the first EUA authorized test that detects neutralizing antibodies within one hour
SINGAPORE, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

Following GenScript Biotech Corporation ("GenScript", Stock Code: 1548.HK)'s 
cPass(TM) SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Antibody Detection Kit has received 
provisional authorization by Health Science Authority (HSA) Singapore on 8th 
May 2020, CE-IVD marking in Europe on 26th May 2020 and FDA approval in 
Philippines for commercial use on 11th August 2020.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization 
(EUA) for cPass(TM) SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Antibody Detection Kit on 6th 
November 2020.

cPass(TM) SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Antibody Detection Kit which is co- 
developed with Duke-NUS Medical School Singapore and Diagnostics Development 
Hub from Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and 
manufactured by GenScript Biotech Corporation, is the first serology test 
authorized to detect neutralizing antibodies – the specific antibodies present 
in the serum of COVID-19 patients that are responsible for clearing the viral 
infection, without the need of live biological materials and biocontainment 
facility. The test measures the presence of neutralizing antibodies in patients 
recovering from COVID-19 or receiving a vaccine. 

GenScript has started to serve global market through authorized distributors 
and authorized laboratories to provide the test to public. GenScript promised 
to support the healthcare community and continue the fight against COVID-19.

About GenScript Biotech Corporation

GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology 
group. Based on its leading gene synthesis technology, GenScript has developed 
four major platforms including the global cell therapy platform, the biologics 
contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) platform, the 
contract research organization (CRO) platform and the industrial synthesis 
product platform.

GenScript was founded in New Jersey, US in 2002 and listed on the Hong Kong 
Stock Exchange in 2015. GenScript's business operation spans over 100 countries 
and regions worldwide, with legal entities located in the U.S., Mainland China, 
Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Netherlands and Ireland. GenScript has provided 
premium, convenient, and reliable products and services for over 100,000 
customers.

GenScript has a number of intellectual property rights and technical secrets, 
including more than 100 patents and over 270 patent applications. As of June 
30, 2020, GenScript's products and services have been cited by 51,000 
peer-reviewed journal articles worldwide.

SOURCE Genscript
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