Delta variant PCR test

  • A lab technician at the Reagent Preparation Area of the laboratory.
    A lab technician at the Reagent Preparation Area of the laboratory.
  • Unilabs, a European diagnostic services firm who is working with health authorities in the UAE has recently developed a new PCR test aimed at identifying the highly contagious Delta variant.
    Unilabs, a European diagnostic services firm who is working with health authorities in the UAE has recently developed a new PCR test aimed at identifying the highly contagious Delta variant.
  • Unilabs' main branch is located along the Corniche, Abu Dhabi.
    Unilabs' main branch is located along the Corniche, Abu Dhabi.
  • The new test that can detect both Delta and Delta Plus variants will be available in the UAE within a few weeks.
    The new test that can detect both Delta and Delta Plus variants will be available in the UAE within a few weeks.
  • Unilabs say the new test will cost more because it will first detect Covid-19, then it will be re-processed to test for the Delta strains.
    Unilabs say the new test will cost more because it will first detect Covid-19, then it will be re-processed to test for the Delta strains.
  • A lab technician with samples at the Reagent Preparation Area of the Unilabs laboratory.
    A lab technician with samples at the Reagent Preparation Area of the Unilabs laboratory.
  • Unilabs say their new test is almost 100% accurate.
    Unilabs say their new test is almost 100% accurate.
  • UAE health officials recently announced that one in three Covid-19 cases is from the Delta strain.
    UAE health officials recently announced that one in three Covid-19 cases is from the Delta strain.
  • Tests for the Kent and South African variants are already on the market.
    Tests for the Kent and South African variants are already on the market.
  • A false negative result could be created because the test cannot detect the new strain of Covid-19.
    A false negative result could be created because the test cannot detect the new strain of Covid-19.
  • More than 58 million PCR tests have been conducted in the UAE.
    More than 58 million PCR tests have been conducted in the UAE.