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Health Minister Zahid Malek officially opened the event through a virtual event on Saturday morning.
Initially, antigen testing was started in Gaibandha, Munshiganj, Panchagarh, Madaripur, Brahmanbaria, Jessore, Meherpur, Sylhet, Joypurhat and Patuakhali districts.
During the inauguration, the Minister of Health said: “The antigen test was organized to identify coronavirus patients in a timely manner. This will take medical care one step further. “
He said the antigen test should be performed according to the World Health Organization guidelines. If a person has a negative antigen test, they will be tested for RT-PCR again.
The reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction or RT-PCR method is considered the world’s most reliable method for detecting infections.
This method has been tested since the coronavirus outbreak in Bangladesh nine months ago.
However, it takes a long time to get the results after collecting the samples in this method, the cost is also high. Also, labs are not required for this test everywhere.
That’s why cost-effective and on-time antigen testing initiatives. Samples are also taken from the nasal or oral cavity for this test.
What is an antigen test?
“Test results will be available in 20 to 30 minutes,” said Mirzadi Sebrina Flora, additional director general of the health department.
Initially, the government provided the test at no cost, he said, adding that “RRT-PCR tests will be performed on suspected patients who have a negative antigen test and have corona symptoms on the body.”
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Zahid Malek asked everyone to wear masks to avoid infection. Now we must emphasize the use of a mask as a social security vaccine. Hygiene rules must be followed. “
The antigen test started at Patuakhali General Hospital from Saturday morning.
Bdnews24.com Representative of Patuakhali
He said the antigen test started at Patuakhali General Hospital in the morning.
Said the hospital keeper. Abdul Matin said: “A team has been formed to complete the antigen test. They have started the examination after understanding the responsibility of the trained physician. “
He said the patient who tested positive for antigen would be admitted to the hospital and the one who tested negative would be discharged.
A medical worker involved in the test told bdnews24.com at noon that the test was being run through a strip. Three tests have already been carried out. Samples have been collected from five more people admitted to the hospital.
It is reported that the antigen test will take place at Patuakhali Hospital from 9 am to 11 pm.
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