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  • 27/04/2023

How does a rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 work?

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Dr. Dr Bhanu Prakash

Dr Bhanu Prakash

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  • Advanced certificate in critical care medicine
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The kit is an in vitro diagnostic test intended for qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigen from human nasal samples. This test is authorised to be used by Individuals with symptoms for COVID-19 for Self-Testing at Home.

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Take a HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) TYPE 1 & 2 DNA PCR - QUALITATIVE Test or Take a Covid-19 Test Test

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