The Word Health Organization (WHO) has listed the first two
diagnostic tests for emergency use during a COVID-19 case.
NAN reports that the tests are genesig Real-Time PCR
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and cobas SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative assay for use on the
cobas® 6800/8800 Systems.
This was made known by Dr Mariângela Simão, WHO
Assistant-Director General for Medicines and Health Products in a statement on
its website, stating that the test will provide quality and accurate results
for the disease.
She said, “It also means that the tests can now be supplied
by the United Nations and other procurement agencies supporting the COVID-19
response.
“Both in vitro diagnostics, the tests are genesig Real-Time
PCR Coronavirus (COVID-19) and cobas SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative assay for use on
the cobas® 6800/8800 Systems.
“The emergency use listing of these products will enable
countries to increase testing with quality assured diagnostics.
“Facilitating access to accurate tests is essential for
countries to address the pandemic with the best tools possible.
”The genesig Real-Time PCR Coronavirus (COVID-19)
(Primerdesign, United Kingdom) is an open system more suitable for laboratories
with moderate sample testing capacity.
”The cobas® SARS-CoV-2 for use on the cobas® 6800/8800
Systems (Roche, United States of America) is a closed system assay for larger
laboratories.”
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