SPOT (Scalable and Portable Testing)-New COVID-19 Saliva Test invented using RT-LAMP Technology

WHY IN NEWS? The US scientists have invented a new COVID-19 Saliva Testing method called SPOT. SPOT is Scalable and Portable Testing. About: SPOT was invented by a research team from the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. The SPOT gives COVID-19 test results in thirty minutes. The cost of the device is 78 USD. Apart from these the reagents and other testing devices are estimated to cost 6 to 7 USD. The device can be operated by anyone with minimal training. The test is very much similar to that of the RT-PCR. But it uses Reverse Transcriptase Loop Mediated Isothermal....Read More