RT-PCR

ICMR’s Vector Control Research Centre to Repurpose RT-PCR Covid Testing Facilities for Vector-Borne Disease Monitoring

Scientists at VCRC have developed a simple and less expensive RT-PCR-based xenomonitoring test for filariasis which is being used as a pilot in Odisha's Khurda district, Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore and Puducherry.

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‘Negative RT-PCR Test Not Mandatory’: India Revises Travel Advisory For Ukraine Returnees

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in close collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Home Affairs is lending all support…

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Role Of RT-PCR, ELISA IgG And COVID Antigen In COVID-19

Mr. Rajesh Patel, CEO – IVD India, Trivitron Healthcare Since the spread of the coronavirus, the need of a reliable and accurate diagnostic testing has gained vital importance. Moreover, the…

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‘ICMR Should Look Into Complaints Relating To Private Pathology Labs’: Delhi HC

ICMR should check out the complaints received against private pathology laboratories and revoke licences just in case of breach of conditions said the Delhi supreme court on Tuesday. The High…

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Know Why Are Some COVID Test Results False Positives, And How Common Are They

Two COVID-19 cases previously don’t link to Melbourne’s current outbreak have now been reclassified as false positives. While a number of exposure sites linked to these cases have been removed,…

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Know How Is The CT Score Of Chest Scan Different From That Of RT-PCR

As the spike in coronavirus cases in India continues the general public must educate themselves about the prescribed tests, scans and biomarker findings. The doctors focus to treat mild to…

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COVID 19

NEERI Nagpur Develops Innovative Patient-Friendly Saline Gargle RT-PCR Testing Method

Ever since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, India has been making multiple strides in augmenting its testing infrastructure and capacity. Scientists of Nagpur-based National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)…

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