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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the first indigenous testing kit for COVID-19 in India, which was launched at Pune?
A
Patho Detect
B
Covid Detect
C
India Detect
D
Mylab Detect
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Molecular tests (also known as PCR tests) detect the genetic material of the coronavirus.

Detailed explanation-2: -AbChek COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Home Test Kit is a rapid and convenient immuno-chromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of COVID-19 antigen (viral nucleoprotein) from nasal swab obtained from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection.

Detailed explanation-3: -RayBio® COVID-19 N and S1 RBD protein Human Antibody Detection Kit (Indirect ELISA method) for the quantitative measurement of human IgG antibody against SARS-CoV-2 in serum.

Detailed explanation-4: -A rapid diagnostic test (RDT) of a sample of the respiratory tract of a person helps to detect the viral proteins (antigens) related to the COVID-19 virus. This ensures a speedy and accurate diagnosis and its usage is CDC-approved.

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