Validation via replicates run near the limit of detection (LOD) for the Abbott m2000, with 100% positive agreement even below the manufacturer published LOD of 100 virus copies/mL
| Virus copies/mL | No of replicates run | Percentage positive results |
| 1000 | 3 | 100 |
| 500 | 3 | 100 |
| 250 | 3 | 100 |
| 100 | 7 | 100 |
| 70 | 3 | 100 |
| 60 | 3 | 100 |
| 50 | 3 | 100 |
This suggests that the assay remains sensitive to detect even very low levels of virus in specimens. This table was presented in an abstract presentation at the American Society for Clinical Pathology National 2020 Annual Conference on 9 September 2020 to 12 September 2020 (see reference 5).