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Rapid Antibody testing

April 20 , 2020 1683 days 976 0
  • India is buying RNA extraction kits and antibody testing kits from China.
  • India will also import PPE kits from China. 
  • The rapid antibody testing is quicker than the PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing.
  • It takes 15 to 30 minutes to provide the results. 
  • The kit uses a lancet to prick on a person’s finger and collects blood to examine for antibodies.
  • The test checks for IgM and IgG antibodies.

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