Russia has developed a rapid test for vaccinated against coronavirus

The test is based on a method for analyzing the reaction between an antigen and its corresponding antibody or method

immunochromatographic analysis.The patient's blood is drawn. The result will be determined in 15 minutes, its reliability is 96%. First of all, the test reagents are validated for the Sputnik V vaccine.

The new test can be used to monitor the formation of a sustained immune response. In addition, it can also pick up persistent IgG antibodies that arise after illness.

The study can be done independently at home. The kit includes: an alcohol napkin, a sterile lancet, pipettes for transferring a biosample.

“The new test will reduce the burden on the healthcare system and help monitor the level of population immunity,” the foundation’s press service quotes him as saying. 

Kirill Kayem, Senior Vice President for Innovation, Skolkovo

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