COVID 19 RAPID ANTIGEN TEST

Covid surge spurs self-testing, and it could mask the real number of cases

The demand for self-testing kits has increased by 15% in India due to a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases, according to Hasmukh Rawal of Mylab Discovery Solutions. However, the increased use of these kits may result in under-reporting of cases. There are concerns over the accuracy of the results, with officials recommending RT-PCR testing for confirmation.