2D Medical Animation: Spear Bio’s NAB-Sure™ Test Explained
Understanding how neutralizing antibodies work is key to measuring immunity and vaccine response. Spear Bio developed NAB-Sure™, a highly sensitive SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody test. It delivers fast, accurate results using a small blood sample, making testing easier, more accessible, and more consistent.
This medical animation shows how neutralizing antibodies stop viruses from entering cells. It’s a vital part of how our immune system protects us.
Medical Animation vs. Traditional Antibody Test Methods
Most neutralizing antibody tests require live viruses and special biosafety labs. As a result, they’re hard to scale, costly, and not always reliable.
However, Spear Bio’s NAB-Sure™ test uses a safer, more innovative approach. It measures how the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interacts with the human ACE2 receptor. Both are tagged with DNA barcodes. If neutralizing antibodies are present, they block the interaction. That causes a drop in the test signal.
In other words, this drop confirms the antibodies are active.
How We Used Medical Animation to Show the SPEAR Platform
Spear’s NAB-Sure™ is built on the SPEAR DNA proximity immunoassay. This method is more sensitive than traditional cell-based assays. Plus, it works with dried blood spots and standard lab equipment like qPCR machines.
Therefore, it’s ideal for labs that need high-throughput, reproducible testing without complex setups.
Our goal was to turn this technical workflow into a clear, visual story using medical animation—without losing the scientific accuracy.
Medical Animation Design: From Script to Storyboard
Spear Bio approached us to create an animation that:
- Explains the diagnostic workflow clearly
- Reflects the real lab setup and timing
- Aligns with their visual brand and software output
But to do this, we needed exact details:
- Plate layouts with well-by-well reagent contents
- Images of robotic systems and centrifuges
- Screenshots from the assay software
- Calibration curves and dilution diagrams
- Brand color codes for every reagent
Once we had the data, we built a storyboard that showed each step and every instrument, using precise visuals to match the voiceover.
What Makes This Medical Animation Unique
We focused on visual clarity—especially around:
- Liquid movement between wells and machines
- Color-coded reagents showing dilution gradients
- Technician interaction with the FAST liquid handler
- Realistic software views with calibration curves
As a result, the final animation became more than just a marketing tool. It’s now used for:
- Staff onboarding
- Investor presentations
- Website and digital campaigns
Conclusion: Why Medical Animation Works for Science Communication
Complex science can be hard to explain. But when people don’t understand it, opportunities are missed—whether in partnerships, funding, or adoption.
A transparent, accurate medical animation bridges that gap.
If you’re working on a diagnostic assay, a novel therapeutic, or lab automation, let’s turn your science into a story people understand—quickly and visually.
