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Researchers develop rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test affordable for low-income families


Researchers develop rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test affordable for low-income families
A test that detects antibodies to the novel coronavirus in 10 minutes and costs only a fifth of the market average has been developed by researchers at the University of São Paulo s São Carlos Chemistry Institute (IQSC-USP) and Brazilian startup Biolinker, with São Paulo Research Foundation - FAPESP s support.
The device works similarly to the rapid tests available now in pharmacies. It analyzes a drop of blood, and two red LEDs light up if it detects the presence of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies, which are produced in the acute phase of COVID-19 (ten days after the onset of symptoms on average). ....

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