COVID 19: ICMR invites applications to validate rapid antigen test
It has also set criteria for validation which includes a minimum of 300 rapid antigen tests, minimum of 3-4 instruments, ability to provide training to staff involved in test validation, manufacturing to make adequate supplies if kit is approved after validation and import test license from the CDSCO or the DCGI.;
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New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research on Thursday invited applications for validation of rapid antigen detection tests for Covid-19. So far, it has validated and approved only one rapid antigen detection assay from SD Biosensor.
The test allows faster diagnosis of samples and results are available within 30 minutes. The ICMR said that there is an urgent requirement for reliable and convenient rapid point of care antigen detection assays with high sensitivity and specificity.
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