Monkeypox: First indigenous test kit released

Monkeypox: First indigenous test kit released Monkeypox: The Transasia-Erba monkeypox RT-PCR kit is highly sensitive, but an easy-to-use test with uniquely formulated primer and probe for enhanced accuracy. Highlights First indigenously-developed RT-PCR kit for testing monkeypox was launched in Andhra Pradesh The Transasia-Erba monkeypox RT-PCR kit is highly sensitive Founder-chairman of Transasia Suresh Vazirani said the kit would help in early detection Monkeypox: The first indigenously-developed RT-PCR kit for testing monkeypox was launched at the Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone on Friday. The Transasia-Erba monkeypox RT-PCR kit is highly sensitive, but an easy-to-use test with uniquely formulated primer and probe for enhanced accuracy. Founder-chairman of Transasia Suresh Vazirani said the kit would help in early detection and better management of the infection which the WHO declared as a public health emergency of international concern.