News Medical

Single-step RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant detection in respiratory samples

A new preprint describes a single-step molecular diagnostic test for the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection caused by the Omicron variant that is behind ...
India West

India Issues Revised Travel Advisory, Negative RT-PCR Report a Must

Swab tests being administered to passengers arriving at the New Delhi Railway Station on Aug. 5, 2021. (Qamar Sibtain/IANS photo) NEW DELHI – India on Oct. 20 issued a revised travel advisory for ...
News Medical

Study looks at rapid antigen vs. PCR tests in the emergency department triage

In a recent study posted to the Lancet preprint* server, researchers assessed the utility of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) rapid antigen testing (RAT) for patient triage ...
Science Daily

Rapid, at-home prototype saliva test that's as good as RT-PCR

At-home COVID-19 tests have become an easy way to self-diagnose. But current tests have drawbacks, such as the length of time it takes to get an answer, or how accurately the test can identify a ...
Naija Gist - Latest

Advisory for Indian arrivals in Egypt (26 July 2021)

Indian arrivals are subject to rapid DNA (ID NOW) test irrespective of valid Vaccination Certificate and RT-PCR negative test report that they carry with them. If tested positive, another RT-PCR test ...