We’re Short Of Extraction Kits For COVID-19 Testing – NCDC DG

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday said Nigeria is in dire need of more RNA extraction kits, a critical part of diagnostic tests for COVID-19.

Chikwe Ihekweazu revealed this through his official Twitter handle specified the RNA kits needed, which are total viral RNA extraction kits (preferably spin column and with a lysis buffer).

The DG also specified the manufacturers of the product, they are Qiagen, Thermo Fischer, SeeGene, Inqaba, LifeRiver etc.

His tweet reads “We’re desperately looking for more RNA extraction kits as we expand #COVID19 testing Product.

“Total viral RNA extraction kits (preferably spin column and with a lysis buffer) Manufacturers: Qiagen, Thermo Fischer, SeeGene, Inqaba, LifeRiver etc.

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