LAMP Rapid tests

[DrTuner]

I found another possible test method which uses direct genome identification, as do PCR and CRISPR, it's called LAMP:

 

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/10/3/165/htm

 

This one could be performed at home, apparently. Could be a game changer.

 

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The abovementioned research describes essential materials and protocol for a single-tube COVID-19 test that can be completed without visiting a clinical setting. Because standard clinical RT-PCR testing is unlikely to meet rising test demand, there is a critical need for the development of alternative approaches for home-based point-of-care (POC) testing. These approaches may include LAMP assay and lateral flow assay techniques. Here, we describe a potential RNA-based POC diagnostic device for detecting COVID-19 that combines both a paper-based POC diagnostic device and LAMP assay technology. 

 

Edited April 7, 2020 by DrTuner

[Logosone]

Very interesting. Hopefully this will find widespread acceptance.

[Lacessit]

Interesting the authors are based in Taiwan, out of the reach of the CCP.

[DrTuner]

4 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Interesting the authors are based in Taiwan, out of the reach of the CCP.

It does make this bit a bit more believable:

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Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

 

[RJRS1301]

41 minutes ago, Logosone said:

Very interesting. Hopefully this will find widespread acceptance.

Once efficacy confirmed after rigorous trials