ICMR authorized a unique RT-qPCR test kit that can identify influenza (H1N1, H3N2, Yamagata, and Victoria sub-lineages), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus. This comes at a time when these viruses are on the rise in numerous sections of the country.
The kit separates the viruses within the shortest TAT (turnaround time), with a cycle time of 27 minutes and a reading time of 50-60 mins. According to the firm, this can allow for an instant line of therapy. The kit is also compatible with all RT-PCR equipment.
ICMR approves new RT-qPCR kit that detects influenza in 50 minutes
WHAT?
ICMR authorized a unique RT-qPCR test kit that can identify influenza (H1N1, H3N2, Yamagata, and Victoria sub-lineages), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus. This comes at a time when these viruses are on the rise in numerous sections of the country.
HOW?
The kit separates the viruses within the shortest TAT (turnaround time), with a cycle time of 27 minutes and a reading time of 50-60 mins. According to the firm, this can allow for an instant line of therapy. The kit is also compatible with all RT-PCR equipment.
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The kit was tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune by the ICMR using 225 known positive samples and 85 negative samples. KRIVIDA Trivus has an overall sensitivity of 99.11 per cent and a specificity of 100 per cent.
