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What is the Difference Between COVID-19 PCR Test, Antigen Test, and Antibody Test?

There are two kinds of tests available for COVID-19: viral tests and antibody tests. RT-PCR test and antigen test are both viral test which detects the presence of SAR-CoV-2 from upper respiratory samples. The RT-PCR test targets the genomic information of the virus (RNA); however, the COVID-19 antigen test kit detects pieces of proteins that make up the SARS-CoV-2 virus. …

China’s COVID-19 Oral Pill Gets Regulatory Approval

China’s top drug regulator said on Monday it has granted conditional approval for a homegrown oral pill to be used to treat COVID-19. Azvudine, developed by Genuine Biotech Co Ltd based in Henan province, was first approved to treat HIV/AIDS patients on July 20 last year, according to the National Medical Products Administration. The approval clears the way for the …

Omicron Variant able to infect wide range of animals

The Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus can infect a broader range of animals than the original strain and the Delta strain, underscoring the significance of monitoring for the virus in susceptible species to prevent further mutations and spillover to humans, according to a recent study conducted by Chinese researchers. By comparing the receptor binding capability-a key step for viral …

Procedure for Sample Collection for HPV Testing

Vaginal self-sampling with HPV-DNA tests is a promising primary screening method for cervical cancer. The following describes the steps for taking a sample for HPV testing: Preparation 1. Explain HPV testing to the woman and the meaning of results. Make sure that the woman has understood the explanation. 2. Perform a gynecological examination. Sample collection 3. Obtain a sample from the …

How to Self-Collect a Vaginal Swab Specimens

Please read all instructions before collecting specimens.Vaginal Swab Specimen Collection Guide: 1. Wash hands with soap and water. Rinse and dry. 2. Hold the swab in one hand and with the other hand separate the folds of skin around the vaginal opening (labia). Do not touch the swab tip or lay it down. If you touch the tip or lay …

China Removed the Asterisk Marks on Big Data Itinerary Travel Cards

To facilitate domestic travel, China removed the asterisk marks on big data itinerary travel cards across the nation on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The cancelation is aimed at beefing up the effectiveness and efficiency of the nation’s COVID-19 epidemic control and prevention work, and boosting socioeconomic recovery, the ministry said. Previously, travel cards carried …

Anal Swab Sampling Guide

Anal swab generally refers to the anal swab inspection method, which is an auxiliary inspection method used to check for parasites or other pathogens. So what are the sampling guide for anal swabs? 1. The patient is placed in the knee-chest or lateral decubitus position. 2. Gently insert a sterile cotton swab into the anus for 3cm-5cm, then gently rotate …

Molecular Diagnostic Test Could Allow for Rapid Response to Monkeypox

There are more than 70 cases of monkeypox across 18 states in the United States, as of this week. A collaboration between CerTest Biotec and BD seeks to develop a molecular diagnostic test for the Monkeypox virus, according to a BD press release.1 Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with Monkeypox virus. Additionally, the Monkeypox virus belongs to …

China issues guideline on COVID-19 disinfection procedures

Chinese health authorities on Tuesday issued a set of disinfection procedures, banning any “simplistic or unmannerly” conduct of disinfectant workers while spraying disinfectant in the homes of coronavirus-infected people. Great attention should be attached to disinfection as the fight against COVID-19 continues, according to a circular issued by the State Council COVID-19 response inter-agency task force. Local health authorities should …

Shanghai to Resume Normal Life and Work from June 1

SHANGHAI, May 31 (Reuters) – Shanghai will move into a normalised epidemic-control phase from Wednesday and will allow malls and shops to reopen and people in “low-risk” areas to return to work, city officials said on Tuesday. Railways will also resume normal operations and the number of domestic flights to the city will increase, vice mayor Zong Ming told an …

What should I pay attention to when choosing a disposable virus sampling tube?

There are many disposable virus sampling tubes on the market, but the quality is also uneven. Common quality problems include: sample preservation solution leakage, tube cover damage, sample preservation solution discoloration, label detachment, etc. The virus sampling tube is a container for sample storage, and its quality problem directly affects the results of nucleic acid detection. So, what should we …

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Different Specimen Types for Nucleic Acid Testing

In nucleic acid testing, what are the main types of specimens collected, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? A variety of specimens can be collected for laboratory testing at the time of diagnosis of COVID-19 cases. Upper respiratory tract samples can be collected: including nasopharyngeal swabs, oropharyngeal swabs, etc.; lower respiratory tract samples can also be collected: …