Rapid antibody-based tests for COVID-19 hotspots first
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According to The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the rapid antibody based blood test for COVID-19 will be deployed in clusters and hot spots showing high incidence of confirmed cases.
Key takeaways:
Moreover, over all testing for COVID-19 using real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is also increasing.
All States/UTs have been issued guidelines for implementing Rapid antibody – based tests.
Reports shall be entered into the ICMR portal similar to results of real-time RT PCR tests for COVID-19.
Important value additions:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
It is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research.
The ICMR is funded by the Government of India through the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health.
