Ann Clin Microbiol 2023;26:99-102. Quantum dot-based lateral flow immunoassay for the rapid detection of pathogens
Table 1. Studies of lateral flow immunoassays using quantum dots
TargetLOD or sensitivityAssay timeReference
Influenza A virus2.4 pg/mL20 min[9]
SARS-CoV‑26.2 pg/mL
SARS-CoV-2 IgG98.8%15 min[10]
SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody88.9%
HIV antibody0.11 NCU/mL20 min[11]
Treponema pallidum antibody0.62 IU/L
HCV antibody0.14 NCU/mL
HBsAg0.22 IU/mL
SARS-CoV-2 IgM/IgG antibodySensitivity 97%, Specificity 96%15 min[12]
Zika virus0.045 ng/mL20 min[13]
Dengue virus0.15 ng/mL
HIV DNA0.76 pM15 min[14]
Mycobacterium species FprA12.5 pg/μL10 min[15]
Tetanus antibody0.001 IU/mL30 min[16]

Abbreviations: LOD, limit of detection; SARS-CoV 2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; HCV, hepatitis C virus; HBsAg, hepatitis B surface antigen.