The SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Colorimetric LAMP Assay Kit utilizes isothermal amplification for use in the analysis of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

• 30 minute isothermal protocol – no sophisticated lab equipment required
• Colorimetric, visual detection – ease of use, simple-to-read results
• UDG and dUTP included in the master mix for carryover prevention – reduced risk of contamination
• Optimized dual primer mix – enhanced detection and sensitivity
• Dual WarmStart formulation – room temperature setup
• Necessary controls included – verify assay performance for increase confidence in results

The SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Colorimetric LAMP Assay Kit utilizes Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) to detect SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid. The kit is available for research use only and includes WarmStart Colorimetric LAMP 2X Master Mix with UDG and a primer mix targeting the N and E regions of the viral genome. Controls are provided to verify assay performance, and include an internal control primer set and a positive control template. Guanidine hydrochloride has been found to increase the speed and sensitivity of the RT-LAMP reaction and is also included.

WarmStart Colorimetric LAMP 2X Master Mix with UDG is an optimized formulation of Bst 2.0 WarmStart DNA Polymerase and WarmStart RTx in a special low-buffer reaction solution containing a visible pH indicator for rapid and easy detection of LAMP and RT-LAMP reactions. The inclusion of dUTP and UDG in the master mix reduces the possibility of carryover contamination between reactions.

This system provides a fast, clear visual detection of amplification based on the production of protons and the subsequent drop in pH that occurs from the extensive DNA polymerase activity in a LAMP reaction. The decrease in pH produces a change in solution color from pink to yellow. The total protocol time is 30 minutes and only requires a simple heating device that can reach 65 °C.

A positive detection of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA sequence would be indicated by a yellow color (amplification occurred, protons released, pH-dependent color change from pink to yellow), while a negative result would be indicated by a pink color (no amplification occurred, no protons released, no color change).