New COVID Rapid Test Kit Gets Approval From CDC by Angela Mohan on May 24, 2021 at 8:42 AM
Microchip real-time PCR test can provide reliable results in 30 minutes and requires 10 times less reagents compared to the tube-based RT-PCR tests for detecting COVID-19. It was approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This research offers a cheaper, faster alternative to the most reliable and sensitive test currently used worldwide, without sacrificing sensitivity and reproducibility, said researcher Peter Unrau from the Simon Fraser University.
The researchers suggest the test could be deployed in remote locations, clinics and airports due to its ease of use and portability.