See two COVID-19 tests for emergency by WHO
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Apr 09, 2020
WHO lists two COVID-19 tests for emergency use
The Word Health Organisation (WHO) has listed the first two diagnostic tests for emergency use during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The tests are genesig Real-Time PCR Coronavirus (COVID-19) and cobas SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative assay for use on the cobas® 6800/8800 Systems.
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WHO, in a statement posted on its website, said the move should help increase access to quality-assured, accurate tests for the disease.
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"It also means that the tests can now be supplied by the United Nations and other procurement agencies supporting the COVID-19 response.
"Both in vitro diagnostics, the tests are genesig Real-Time PCR Coronavirus (COVID-19) and cobas SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative assay for use on the cobas® 6800/8800 Systems.
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"The emergency use listing of these products will enable countries to increase testing with quality assured diagnostics.
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"Facilitating access to accurate tests is essential for countries to address the pandemic with the best tools possible,ÔÇØ says Dr Mari├óngela Sim├úo, WHO Assistant-Director General for Medicines and Health Products
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The Emergency Use Listing procedure (EUL) was established to expedite the availability of diagnostics needed in public health emergency situations.
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It is intended to help procurement agencies and countries navigate the large presence of different devices on the market and by assessing them, provides assurance of the products' quality and performance.
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The genesig Real-Time PCR Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Primerdesign, United Kingdom) is an open system more suitable for laboratories with moderate sample testing capacity.
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The cobas® SARS-CoV-2 for use on the cobas® 6800/8800 Systems (Roche, United States of America) is a closed system assay for larger laboratories. (NAN)
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— Thompson Nsisongabasi