The cycle threshold (Ct) can be defined as the thermal cycle number needed to amplify viral RNA at which the fluorescent signal exceeds that of the background and thus passes the threshold for...
Tag: SARS-CoV-2
We have come to a time when everyone is afraid, and the economy is greatly affected due to a viral infection we refer to as COVID-19 or coronavirus. The coronavirus outbreak has paved the way for the...
The SARS-CoV-2 viral antigen is generally detectable in nasopharyngeal swab specimens during the acute phase of infection. Most of the currently available antigen testing devices for the diagnosis of...
When two pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech announced developments of mRNA (messenger RNA) vaccine against COVID-19, there is widespread optimism around the globe as it may limit...
Radiation is currently used for sterilization and decontamination in the medical supplies (surgical supplies, vaccines, and drugs) and food industries. Two types of radiations are available; ionizing...
SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM rapid test is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of IgM and IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in the blood (serum, plasma) from patients suspected of...
