TEST SERIES 
Date : 21 Jan 2022
First of its kind Mobile Diagnostic Laboratory (I-LAB) for COVID Testing
Tags :Why in News?
- Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh launched Mobile COVID testing facility for Northeast, beginning with Mizoram
- The first of its kind Mobile Diagnostic Laboratory (I-LAB) is capable of performing both RT-PCR and ELISA tests.
- The Lab developed with the support from the Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India, is meant to provide COVID testing access to rural and remote parts of North Eastern Region of India.
- He said, the unit has bio-safety facility and is capable of performing both RT-PCR and ELISA tests and this facility can also be utilised for testing of other infectious diseases like TB, HIV, and therefore will remain relevant even in post-COVID times.
- Tests like Mammography and Vision-testing can be added with the mobile laboratory and will prove hugely beneficial to the people of the region.
- Dr Jitendra Singh called for linking the I-LAB with tele-consultation facility in accordance with disease profile of the population of the North-Eastern region.
- He acknowledged the efforts made by AMTZ (Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone) team for building this unique, innovative facility through tireless, dedicated and committed efforts.
News analysis and how some of such topics are important from Exam Viewpoint
Hawk's Eye View
Hawk's Eye View
