Roche promises COVID-19 antibody test within weeks

17 April 2020
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A new diagnostic test developed by Swiss pharma giant Roche (ROG: SIX) promises to help authorities establish who has been exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 serology test is designed to detect the antibodies that indicate a person has been infected, even if they did not display symptoms.

Roche said the test would help support priority screening of high risk groups who may already have a certain level of immunity, enabling them to continue in their roles.

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