What is antigen rapid test?Known as Standard Q COVID-19 Ag detection kit, the antigen test kit has been developed by South Korean company SD Biosensor.
It has plants in Gurgaon's Manesar. Each kit can show results within 30 minutes as opposed to RT-PCR test that takes 3-4 hours.
ICMR capped the price of antigen test kits at ₹450.How will it work?The ICMR advised to combine antigen test kit with the RT-PCR test.
Suspected individuals who test negative for COVID-19 by rapid antigen test should be tested by RT-PCR to rule out the infection.