AIIMS management protocol version 1.3 - 10/06/2020
Advisory on use of Rapid Antigen Test - ICMR - 14/06/2020
INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESEARCH Advisory on Use of Rapid Antigen Detection Test for COVID-19 Dated: 14th June 2020 Background: 1. Real time RT-PCR is the gold standard frontline test for diagnosis of COVID19. Various open and closed RT-PCR platforms (Open systems RT-PCR machines, TrueNat and CBNAAT) are currently being used for COVID19 diagnosis in India. All these platforms require specialized laboratory facilities in-terms of equipment, biosafety & biosecurity. Minimum time taken for the test varies between different systems with a minimum of 2-5 hours including the time taken for sample transportation. These specifications limit the widespread use of the RT-PCR test and also impedes quick augmentation of testing capacity in various containment zones and hospital settings. 2. In view of this, there is urgent need of a reliable point-of-care rapid antigen detection test with good sensitivity and specificity for early detection of t...
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