Meril has got ICMR approval for its self-use rapid antigen test for Covid-19, CoviFind. The test delivers results in 15 minutes, Meril said in a statement.
The test kit is equipped with testing materials including a test device, one sterile nasal swab and a pre-filled buffer tube with a cap and is priced at Rs 250 as an affordable single-pack.
The company has said the test kits will be available in two weeks at retail pharmacies, e-pharmacies and through e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart
Meril’s indigenous home-use rapid antigen test kits will expand access to Covid-19 testing, while also helping the nation meet the demand for increased and frequent screening, the statement read.