24th Dec 2020 07:51
(Alliance News) - BATM Advanced Communications Ltd on Thursday said its Covid-19 kit has been tested against the new SARS-CoV-2 variant that is being observed as rapidly spreading in the UK and elsewhere.
The Hod Hasharon, Israel-headquartered laboratory diagnostic equipment distributor also confirmed that this new kit is effective in diagnosing this new strain.
BATM explained that the new SARS-CoV-2 variant is defined by multiple spike protein mutations as well as mutations in other genomic regions.
The company said it, in partnership with Tor Vergata University, continually tests its kits against any mutation that is perceived to be clinically material to ensure its kits are accurately able to detect all known variants of Covid-19.
"I am pleased to confirm that our Covid-19 tests are effective in accurately detecting all Covid-19 variants, including in those infected with this latest mutation. Viruses constantly change through mutation and our diagnostics platform has been built on our recognition that we must always think of the future," said Chief Executive Zvi Marom.
"As a result, we were able to rapidly develop Covid-19 tests in response to the outbreak and those kits have been designed to be effective against the emergence of new variants," added Marom.
By Evelina Grecenko; [email protected]
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