In Russia, the first test system «AmpliTest» was registered to detect the omicron coronavirus strain. This was reported on the website of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA).
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“The developed set of reagents allows for 1.5 hours with high sensitivity to identify and differentiate genovariants of Omicron and Delta viruses in one test tube,” said German Shipulin, Deputy Director of FMBA.
The agency said that the urgency of the development of the test system is due to the need to quickly identify the «omicron» against the background of «its lightning-fast spread.» in asymptomatic carriers.