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As ministry pushes for antigen tests, national lab questions direct PCR method, raising suspicion

National Public Health Laboratory says validation of direct polymerase chain reaction tests technique ‘just about satisfactory’. But experts disagree. As ministry pushes for antigen tests, national lab questions direct PCR method, raising suspicion
A chemist performs a rapid Covid-19 antigen test at a pharmacy in France. Reuters
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Arjun Poudel
Published at : November 21, 2020
Updated at : November 23, 2020 15:28
Kathmandu

Arjun Poudel

Arjun Poudel is a health reporter for The Kathmandu Post. Before joining the Post, he worked for Sagarmatha Television, Naya Patrika, Republica and The Himalayan Times.


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