Abu Dhabi approves three new rapid COVID-19 tests

Three new COVID-19 diagnostic tests have been approved in Abu Dhabi to be used in emergency departments and urgent care centres.

The new ones are: Antigen test, RT-LAMP genetic test and saliva specimen test.

According to the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, the three tests will provide quicker results, and are based on the latest global scientific developments. 

• Antigen test: Nasal swab rapid viral detection test that provides results in 20 minutes.
• RT-LAMP genetic test: Nasal swab test that provides results within one hour.
• Saliva specimens: Can be used for COVID-19 diagnosis in children in healthcare settings if the collection of a nasal swab is not possible.

.@DoHSocial has approved 3 new Covid-19 diagnostic tests to be used in ER departments & urgent care centres in #AbuDhabi emirate. The new tests which are based on the latest global scientific developments, provide faster results & support physicians to provide better patient care pic.twitter.com/Mmq6hT0lIa

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) January 24, 2021