Most test kits in market have ‘less than 50% sensitivity’ | The Malaysian Insight

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Most test kits in market have ‘less than 50% sensitivity’

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin adds that Malaysia welcomes suggestions on Covid-19 contact-tracing applications as the current one using Bluetooth technology has its limitations. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, April 24, 2020.

LOCAL companies that have test-kit capabilities can reach out to the government, said Khairy Jamaluddin, stressing that accuracy and sensitivity are key. “If you have a test kit , antibody test kits, please reach out to us. We have the Institute of Medical Research at the Health Ministry,” said the science, technology and innovation minister during a discussion with the European Union-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Kuala Lumpur today.

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