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Pradeep Kumar

13/09/21 09:00 AM IST

Saline Gargle RT-PCR technique

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Nagpur-based National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) has transferred the know-how of indigenously developed Saline Gargle RT-PCR technique, used for testing COVID-19 samples.

Details
  • The Saline Gargle RT-PCR technology is simple, fast, cost-effective, patient-friendly and comfortable; it also provides instant test results and is well-suited for rural and tribal areas, given minimal infrastructure requirements.
  • CSIR-NEERI stated that the innovation developed by the institute has been ‘dedicated to the nation’ to serve the society.
  • The knowhow has been transferred to the Union Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), on a non-exclusive basis.
  • This would enable the innovation to be commercialized and licensed to all capable parties, including private, government and various rural development schemes and departments.
Benefits
  • It is simple, fast, cost-effective, patient-friendly and comfortable; it also offers instant results and is well-suited for rural and tribal areas, given minimal infrastructure requirements. 
  • The Saline Gargle RT-PCR method is instant, comfortable and patient-friendly.
  • Sampling is done instantly and results will be generated within 3 hours.
  • The method is non-invasive and so simple that the patient herself can collect the sample.
Source: PIB

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