COVID-19 ECHO Session #15: Manufacturers of Molecular Diagnostics Tests: KH Medical & Inqaba Biotec

Following a recent series of special COVID-19 ECHO sessions sponsored by ASLM and FIND, there has been growing demand for guidance specific to the instructions for use for SARS-CoV-2 testing platforms and reagents. In response, ASLM and partners are dedicating a series of ECHO sessions to focus on COVID-19 diagnostics, for which there is still much knowledge to be acquired. In this session we cover: • Overview of available SARS-CoV-2 laboratory test kit(s) and primers (e.g. what genes are targeted) • Performance, run time and other technical considerations of SARS-CoV-2 molecular diagnostics • Requirements/consumables not supplied with the test(s) • Status of regulatory approvals • Info about training resources Presenters: • Dr Aron Abera, Technical Support Manager, Inqaba Biotec, South Africa • Dr Julius Muhumuza, Technical Advisor, KH Medical Co., Ltd. • Mr Adam Hong, CEO, KH Medical Co., Ltd. • Dr Rugola Mtandu, Epidemiologist and Representative, KH Medical Co., Ltd. Please note that ASLM does not endorse specific manufacturers over others. This session is for informational purposes only.