Performance of the RT-LAMP-based eazyplex® SARS-CoV-2 as a novel rapid diagnostic test

•Detection of SARS-CoV-2 by eazyplex® RT-LAMP from swab samples in less than 30 min.•A higher limit of detection than that for conventional RT-PCR has to be considered.•Virus concentrations of 105 copies/mL were reproducibly detected.•No false-positive results were observed.•Suitability as a POC assay to identify individuals with high viral loads.