Friday, February 20, 2015

WHO Approved 15-minute Ebola Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved a 15-minute test for Ebola in countries hit by the disease. The test is a little less accurate than the so-called gold standard of lab assessment, but does not need electricity or highly trained personnel to use it, said WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic. "Yesterday WHO assessed and listed (the) first antigen rapid test kit as being eligible for procurement to Ebola affected countries," Jasarevic told reporters. "This ...

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