Covid-19 spread: Makers of RT-PCR kits boost production as rapid tests fail

With imports getting stringent, indigenous players like MyLab and CoSara Diagnostics are seeing a rise in enquiries from state and Central govts and private laboratories alike

With India deciding to hold Covid-19 testing using the rapid antibody test kits after quality and pricing issues surfaced, the molecular testing method, known as RT-PCR, is in focus. Indigenous real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test kit manufacturers have gone full throttle to expand production.
 

The Centre had recently asked states to stop using antibody test kits supplied by at least two Chinese firms. So demand for RT-PCR test kits is set tor rise. And, with imports getting more stringent, indigenous players like MyLab and CoSara Diagnostics are witnessing a rise in enquiries from states, Central government and