TrueNat for COVID-19 detection: An ideal screening option in emergency
Dr. Vipin Kumar, Dr. Manju Bala, Dr. Anil Kanga,Dr. Neha Gautam*
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, Dyspgmc, Nahan, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, Dyspgmc, Nahan, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, Dyspgmc, Nahan, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. *Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, Dyspgmc, Nahan, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh.
TrueNat is a chip-based qRT-PCR that shortens the turnaround time and thus helps in prompt diagnosis of COVID-19 and early contact tracing. In tertiary care setups, TrueNat can be utilized in emergency departments to decide the course of management of suspected COVID-19 patients.