New corona 30 minutes to detect infection New test method developed for practical use 14:55 on June 22
A research group such as Nihon University has developed a new test method that can determine whether you are infected with the new coronavirus within 30 minutes without using a special device, and if Shionogi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a major pharmaceutical company, puts it into practical use Announced. While there is concern about the second wave of infection, we would like to aim for early commercialization.
The PCR test, which is currently mainly used to check whether a new coronavirus is infected, has high accuracy, but it requires a specialized technician and special equipment. Since it takes 5 hours, it is an issue to strengthen the inspection system.
Nihon University, Tokyo Medical University, etc. are developing a new test method that can detect the presence of infection with high accuracy without a specialist engineer or special equipment.Shionogi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. put it into practical use on the 22nd. Announced that it will proceed with conversion.
The new test method is that if saliva is taken, heated, etc., and then mixed with a specific reagent, the color changes if positive, and it can be confirmed within 30 minutes.
When the research group verified with 100 samples, it was possible to judge with the same accuracy as the PCR test.
Shionogi said, “It is more accurate than the antigen test used to check for the presence of infection. While there is concern that a second wave of infection will come, we are aiming for early commercialization and aiming for commercialization at the airport I would like to use it as a countermeasure."