We're so proud to be trialling a rapid test in our emergency departments & in the community. That we are able to do so is a testament to the hard work and ingenuity of our entire microbiology department. Here's clinical scientist Stephen Kidd @kiddomicrobio in action @OptiGeneLtd
Very excited to have this announced at the briefing today having been an integral part of this validation work using the @OptiGeneLtd RT-LAMP for rapid detection of #SARS_CoV2@HHFTnhs
Fingers crossed for this trial at @HHFTnhs of the @OptiGeneLtd device, which relies on reagents manufactured in 🇬🇧 and is a lot faster than many PCR machines.
We have a steep hill to climb and we're building a broad movement to get us there.
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@MattHancock - OptiGene have your tests. Already in use abroad, validated today in NHS hospitals. Swab to results in 20 minutes, available in the numbers that you need! Let’s not let my husband @morantn ‘s research go to waste in our country! @bbcquestiontime
Swab-to-result in less than 20 MINUTES-OptiGene's simple #molecular#diagnostic#rapidtest for #COVID19 provides results within 20 mins- less time to complete than any equivalent method currently in use & validated at #Basingstoke Hospital https://t.co/R66N0pQrrc
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