Using easy to collect samples, the tests detect the IgM and IgG antibodies response to the coronavirus, to identify if patients have contracted COVID-19 within minutes of testing.

The technology, which has already been used in China, will improve the detection rate of patients carrying COVID-19, allowing doctors to test suspected carriers as soon as 2 days after suspected exposure.https://nano-magazine.com/news/2020/3/19/rapid-coronavirus-test-promises-to-ease-strain-on-healthcare-systems?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=5e73c0488882da6a17a9092e&ss_email_id=5e74713236d8ef7d57f8cbb6&ss_campaign_name=Rapid+coronavirus+test+promises+to+ease+strain+on+healthcare+systems&ss_campaign_sent_date=2020-03-20T07%3A33%3A44Z