“Determination of New Coronavirus Infection in 15 Minutes” To Test Kit Sales March 13 4:05
`` Kurabo '', a textile maker headquartered in Osaka City, has announced that it will import a test kit that can determine whether it is infected with the new coronavirus in 15 minutes by collecting blood and selling it to research institutions from this month. did. This will likely lead to a significant reduction in inspection time or attention.
A new fiber maker, Kurabo Industries, sells a test kit called "immunochromatography" that detects antibodies formed in the blood when infected with a virus.
Developed by an affiliated Chinese company, a small amount of blood and a special drug can be poured into the pits of a kit to determine if it is infected in 15 minutes.
The "PCR method" used to identify infected people in Japan is to amplify and detect viral genes, but it is said to take about 6 hours. In comparison, the company explains that the inspection time can be significantly reduced and that no special equipment is required. In China, it can be determined with an accuracy of about 95%.
The company says that it can supply up to 10,000 test kits per day by securing an import route from China, and plans to sell it to research institutions and test companies from 16th of this month. You.