Tag: Antigen
LordsMed collaborates with HAL to distribute rapid antigen kits, targets Rs...
The company has received ICMR approval to manufacture rapid antigen test kits which come with 98 percent accuracy. It focuses on becoming the first company to develop saliva-based diagnostics solutions for a range of diseases.
Moderna kickstarts Phase 1/2 study for influenza vaccine candidate
Both mRNA-1020 and mRNA-1030 target hemagglutinin and neuraminidase antigens, two major influenza surface glycoproteins that are essential across the viral life cycle
Roche announces no anticipated impact of Omicron variant on its tests
As new variant strains emerge, we are swiftly taking adequate steps to ensure that our tests perform as expected," mentioned its statement issued on January 6, 2022
IIT Delhi launches economical Rapid Antigen Test Kit for COVID-19
This kit can be used for in vitro qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigen, suitable for general population screening and diagnosis of COVID-19........................
Meril gets ICMR nod for indigenous Covid-19 self-test, CoviFind
A simple, less invasive nasal swab-based home test offering quick results in 15 minutes is priced at Rs. 250 per test and will be available in pharmacies across India............................
Roche receives approval for laboratory based Elecsys SARS-CoV-2 antigen test
The Elecsys SARS-CoV-2 Antigen test is an automated laboratory assay intended as an aid in the diagnosis of active SARS-CoV-2 infection....................
Cipla launches ‘CIPtest’ rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 diagnosis
Validated and approved by ICMR, the test is found to have specificity and sensitivity of 98.09% and up to 75% respectively. This is Cipla’s second launch in the diagnostics space after Elifast: SARS CoV-2 IgG ELISA Test Kit......................
Scientists develop high-efficiency rapid test for Hepatitis B diagnosis
In a new study, teams of researchers from DBT-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, DBT-International Centre For Genetic Engineering And Biotechnology, and University of Turku, Finland, have come together to develop an ultra-sensitive rapid diagnostic test that circumvents the sensitivity gap.....................
ICMR nod to Trivitron’s COVID-19 antigen rapid testing kits
This Covid-19 testing kit will be branded as ‘Biocard Pro COVID-19 Rapid Antigen’ and is claimed to provide accurate results in just 7~10 minutes................
Hematological disorders associated with Covid-19
Dr Niti Raizada, Director - Medical Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru takes us through a plethora of hematological disorders that form the leading cause of morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19...................