rapid antibody testing

IIT Delhi develops Rapid Antigen Test Kit for COVID-19

June 26, 2021

Minister of State for Education, Shri Sanjay Dhotre, launched a Rapid Antigen Test kit for COVID-19. It was developed by IIT Delhi. Rapid Antigen Test kit (RAT Kit) RAT kit has been developed by IIT Delhi researchers led by Dr. ..

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India to roll out FELUDA Paper strip tests for COVID-19

October 12, 2020

On October 11, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced that India is to roll out Feluda Paper Strip test in next few weeks. Highlights The minister made the announcement during the fifth edition of “Sunday Samvaad”. Sunday ..

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FELUDA: First Gene based COVID-19 test approved in India

September 21, 2020

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has recently approved the gene-based COVID-19 test called Feluda. The test was indigenously developed and uses cutting edge CRISPR gene editing technology to detect the COVID-19 virus. Highlights The test was developed by scientists ..

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Rapid Antigen Test Kits recommended

June 16, 2020

On June 15, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research recommended the use of Rapid Antigen test kits along with RT-PCR in containment zones. Highlights The Antigen test kits will allow faster diagnosis. They will reduce laboratory examination. The maximum ..

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COBAS 6800: India’s first automated COVID-19 testing machine

May 15, 2020

On May 14, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan dedicated the COBAS 6800 RT PCR machine to the nation. Highlights The machine is completely automated and performs high end RT-PCR tests. The machine will help to increase the ..

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Israel isolates key antibody of COVID-19

May 5, 2020

The Israel Institute of Biological Research has isolated the key COVID-19 antibody. The “monoclonal neutralizing antibody” developed by the institute is reported to neutralize COVID-19 virus inside the infected person. Highlights The scientists believe that the antibody can possibly be ..

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