Thermo Fisher rolls out point-of-care RT-PCR test for Covid-19 in India
Mumbai: Thermo Fisher Scientific has recently announced the introduction of the new and innovative Accula SARS-CoV-2 Test that delivers gold-standard reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) detection of SARS-CoV-2 in a point-of-care format.
The Accula SARS-CoV-2 Test has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)–waived environments.
"Since the start of the pandemic, Thermo Fisher has acted quickly to provide support to the scientists and healthcare professionals at the frontlines of combating COVID-19," said Amit Chopra, managing director, India and South Asia, Thermo Fisher Scientific.
"Thermo Fisher's new testing platform combines the accuracy of RT-PCR with the simplicity, convenience, and procedural familiarity of traditional rapid immunoassays. The Accula SARS-CoV-2 Test is natural extension to our existing offerings and will significantly help to meet the continuing demands for rapid and reliable COVID-19 testing in India."
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