Fast, cheap test can detect COVID-19 virus’ genome without need for PCR

James Urton — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:31:25 +0000

Researchers at the �� have developed a new test for COVID-19 that combines the speed of over-the-counter antigen tests with the accuracy of PCR tests that are processed in medical labs and hospitals. The Harmony COVID-19 test is a diagnostic test that, like PCR tests for COVID-19, detects genetic material from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. But whereas conventional PCR tests can take several hours, the Harmony kit can provide results in less than 20 minutes for some samples and with similar accuracy.

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Barry Lutz – UW News

Fast, cheap test can detect COVID-19 virus’ genome without need for PCR