The Rospotrebnadzor Central Research Institute of Epidemiology has registered the world’s first isothermal test, AmpliSens SC2-IT, with a low probability of false-negative results for coronavirus. informs department press office.
According to the editor, unlike other test systems built on the LAMP platform, this test aims to simultaneously detect two different regions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus genome that are not characterized by high variability. regions of the S gene of the coronavirus. Thus, the ministry noted that even if a significant mutation occurs in one part of the genome, the second part will allow the detection of the virus.
“The new development not only ensures a high level of detection of the virus, but also significantly reduces the likelihood of getting a false negative result,” the ministry said.
The test result can be obtained within 20-25 minutes, unlike conventional PCR tests. Rospotrebnadzor also noted that the new test is fully adapted for use on the basis of the laboratory diagnostic infrastructure located in Russia, all components for it are produced at the Rospotrebnadzor Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, thanks to which it does not depend on materials from abroad. , control production and maintain the availability of tests for the population .
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