COVID-19: Canon puts rapid diagnostic kits to practical use: Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification
Canon Medical Systems: Nagasaki University
Developed a new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) genetic test system in collaboration with Nagasaki University (* 1).
We have begun practical research using this inspection system.
Fluorescent LAMP method: Gene amplification method
Canon Medical, in collaboration with Professor Yasuda of Nagasaki University / Infectious Diseases / Tropical Medicine Research Institute,
We have developed a test system using fluorescent LAMP (Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification).
Development results:
One inspection time: within 25 minutes,
Positive sample: 15 copies of viral gene detected in about 10 minutes
The test system was confirmed to have high detection specificity.
https://jp.medical.canon/News/PressRelease/Detail/55803-834
New coronavirus can be detected in about 10 minutes
Establishment of viral genetic testing system and start of clinical research in Nagasaki Prefecture | Nagasaki University
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