Australian scientists develop finger prick Covid-19 immunity test; results in 20 minutes


The point-of-care test is the first of its kind in the world. - DOHERTY.EDU.AU

SYDNEY (Xinhua): Australian researchers have developed a test that can provide highly accurate readings for Covid-19 immunity within 20 minutes from a finger prick of blood.

The point-of-care (POC) test, created by scientists from the Burnet Institute and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, is the first of its kind in the world, according to the research unveiled on Wednesday (Dec 22).

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