Cipla unveils Covid antibody detection kit ELIFast
ELIfast has been validated and approved by ICMR and the National Institute of Virology(NIV), Pune.
Mumbai: Drug major, Cipla Limited, has recently announced the commercialisation of antibody detection kits for COVID-19 in India.
In partnership with KARWA Ltd. under the technology transfer from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
As part of this collaborative effort, Cipla will be responsible for the marketing and distribution of the SARS CoV-2-IgG antibody detection ELISA that will be manufactured by KARWA Ltd. ICMR has provided the requisite technological know-how and process for developing the test kits to the approved manufacturers. The product will be marketed under the brand name 'ELIFast'.
"Cipla's expansive distribution network will help in ensuring the seamless supply of kits across the country. Supply will be undertaken through the channels approved by ICMR, to ensure equitable access," the release stated
IgG Antibody tests identify the immune status of the individuals to the COVID-19 infection. ICMR has recommended these tests for conducting sero-surveillance. Serosurveillance may help in determining the burden of COVID-19 at the community level and monitor the trends in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
ELIfast has been validated and approved by ICMR and the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune. It is found to have specificity and sensitivity of 99.33% and 92% respectively. The kit is user friendly with a simple protocol with ready-to-use reagents and is compatible with common ELISA equipment.
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Cipla primarily develops medicines to treat respiratory, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, diabetes, weight control, depression, and other medical conditions.
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