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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The apex health research body, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), issued guidance on rapid antibody test kits for COVID-19 and also listed the manufacturers on 14 May. When was ICMR founded?
A
1928
B
1918
C
1921
D
1911
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Antibody tests can be used to: Determine if a person has COVID-19 antibodies, which suggests past infection or vaccination. * Aid in the diagnosis of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and in adults (MIS-A). Monitor and evaluate population levels of immunity.

Detailed explanation-2: -This test can be used to determine whether patients have already been infected with the virus and therefore have antibodies (IgM/IgG) against it in their blood. 1. Blood is drawn from the fingertip of the person to be tested. Two drops (20 l), taken with a capillary tube, are sufficient.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rapid antigen tests are most accurate when they are used in people who have signs or symptoms of COVID-19, especially during the first week of illness. People who test negative may still be infected.

Detailed explanation-4: -RT-PCR test. Also called a molecular test, this COVID-19 test detects genetic material of the virus using a lab technique called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A fluid sample is collected with a nasal swab or a throat swab, or you may spit into a tube to produce a saliva sample.

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