Key-Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe kit has received Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) approval with the highest score and Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved with very high sensitivity and specificity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The base price of the RT-PCR assay is Rs 399. Even after adding the RNA isolation and laboratory charges, the cost per test will be considerably cheaper compared to currently available kits in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IIT Delhi has given license to 10 companies to manufacture COVID-19 diagnostic kit using the technology developed by its researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corosure, the probe-free diagnostic kit has been manufactured by Delhi NCR-based Newtech Medical Devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A leading educational institution under MHRD and a private company have joined hands during this epidemic in the interest of the nation. The kit will significantly bring down the cost of COVID-19 RT-PCR testing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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