The kit detects Omicron without RNA extraction in half the time than standard PCR DR
Hyderabad-based US-headquartered BioGenex Life Sciences has developed a RT-PCR kit for COVID-19 diagnosis, which detects COVID 19 caused by SARS COV 2 variants including Omicron plus other variants. The kit detects Omicron without RNA extraction in half the time than standard PCR DR.
The National Institute of Biologicals(NIB), Noida, an ICMR designated lab, examined the performance of this kit and found that it performed with 100 per cent accuracy and 100 per cent sensitivity which means no false negatives or positives, which will significantly control the pandemic through accurate diagnosis. The kit detects the Omicron variant in half the time than the standard RT-PCR tests.
The cost of the kit is Rs 150 plus taxes.
