The world has witnessed many outbreaks to date. People are suffering from multiple complications and symptoms because they lack awareness during the initial stages of the pandemic. There are numerous deaths in a day which is a warning sign for all nations. Some outbreaks also lead to complete wipeout if you fail to take precautions.
One of these global pandemics is Coronavirus. It started spreading from China in 2019 and has now affected several countries worldwide. The pandemic will require a combined international effort for defeating it. When a contagious outbreak like this begins, the ideal response for public health officials is to start testing.
How did testing help?
Testing leads to identifying cases, quick treatment for infected people, and immediate isolation to prevent the spread. In India, the testing for COVID-19 started a little later than in other countries as not many positive cases came to the surface to deploy an SOS strategy. The country needed help from the local manufacturers in developing and manufacturing cost-effective and accurate testing kits.
Hence, many local medical companies and institutions came to the rescue with testing kits offering several benefits to users to prevent and fight the virus.
Quick detection
The COVID-19 test kit can identify and detect the virus in a patient’s body through a tube. You get instant results in real-time, thanks to the dual-target gene design. This kit is also approved and evaluated by the National Institute of Virology (NIV).
Easy to operate
The testing kit for the disease provides all reagents required for Polymerase chain reaction (PCR). It is a technique to make many copies of a specific DNA region in a test tube rather than in an organism. You can also get accurate results within 65 minutes from the time of testing. It is compatible with real-time PCR instruments with FAM, HEX/VIC, and RED/ROX channels.
Accurate results
The RT-PCR kit provides accurate results for not more than five RNA copies or reactions. It also does not react with other respiratory viruses present in the air. You can use the kit as many times as required for reproducible and repeated results. It gives 100% specificity and sensitivity to the presence of the virus in the human body. Doctors can use it for obtaining accurate and reliable results.
Low cost
You need to pay not more than Rs. 500 to Rs. 800 for RT-PCR testing. Similarly, the cost for an anti-body test range between Rs. 250 and Rs. 550 per person. You need to choose testing kits providing accurate results and which are cost-effective at the same time.
Conclusion
The virus has spread worldwide, leading to an urgent escalation in testing. It is here to stay for a long time despite countries lifting the lockdown. You need to follow preventive measures for protection.