Pune-based Mylab launches 'Compact XL' to automate molecular diagnostic tests for COVID-19

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Pune-based molecular diagnostics company, Mylab Discovery Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has launched 'Compact XL' - India's first machine to automate the manual processes of molecular diagnostic tests such as RT-PCR tests for Covid-19. According to an official press release, Compact XL is a compact bench-top machine that will automate lab processes from sample handling to preparing RT-PCR ready tubes. The machine can take input of various sample types such as plasma, tissue, sputum and swab.

Speaking about benefits of this 100 per cent indigenously developed machine, Hasmukh Rawal, Promoter and MD, Mylab Discovery Solutions said, "Compact XL will replace the need of 700 sq ft of cleanroom lab with a 4x3 benchtop machine and reduce the need of 3-4 expert technicians to just one, saving operational costs for labs."

The machine can run 32 samples at a time which can be further increased when machines are connected in a network. Compact XL will be available for pre-ordering starting 13 July 2020.

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Pune-based Mylab launches 'Compact XL' to automate molecular diagnostic tests for COVID-19

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): Pune-based molecular diagnostics company, Mylab Discovery Solutions has launched 'Compact XL' - India's first machine to automate the manual processes of molecular diagnostic tests such as RT-PCR tests for Covid-19.According to an official press release, Compact XL is a compact bench-top machine that will automate lab processes from sample handling to preparing RT-PCR ready tubes.It is a cartridge-based machine and can test multiple samples at the same time.

Covid Research: IIT Delhi, National Chemical Laboratory working on home-based testing kits for COVID-19

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Home-based COVID-19 testing kits could soon be a reality with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) Pune working on an alternative testing method which can not only be performed by individuals at home but will also deliver quick results.

The collaborative project with the NCL, which comes under the aegis of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has also received financial support from Microsoft India and is expected to be ready in a month's time.

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IIT Delhi, National Chemical Laboratory working on home-based testing kits for COVID-19

Home-based COVID-19 testing kits could soon be a reality with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) Pune working on an alternative testing method which can not only be performed by individuals at home but will also deliver quick results.

Ayurveda: Baba Ramdev's Patanjali launches Ayurvedic medicine for Covid-19, claims 100% recovery

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Haridwar-based Patanjali Ayurved Limited, a company of Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev and his aide Acharya Balkrishna, on Tuesday launched an ayurvedic medicine to cure Covid-19 infection.

The Yoga guru claimed that the medicine titled 'Coronil and Swasari' is not an immunity booster but a sure shot cure.

“The medicine has healed a Covid-19 patient within 3-7 days. Our clinical trials have proved the efficacy of the medicine to be 100%. We are proud to present the first-ever ayurvedic medicine for the viral infection the world is grappling with. The medicine has been prepared by the combined efforts of Patanjali Research Centre and Nizam I Institute of Medical Sciences," said the yoga guru in a press conference in Haridwar.

Ramdev added that the company conducted two trials of these medicines. The first clinical controlled study took place in cities such as Delhi and Ahmedabad. "Under this study, a total of 280 patients had recovered. The medicines checked the complications and there was no loss of lives," he added.

The Corona kit which will include the medicine will be made available at Rs 545 can be used for 30 days.

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Baba Ramdev's Patanjali launches Ayurvedic medicine for Covid-19, claims 100% recovery

DEHRADUN: Haridwar-based Patanjali Yogpith, a company of Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev and his aide Acharya Balkrishna, on Tuesday launched an ayurvedic medicine to cure Covid-19 infection. The Yoga guru claimed that the medicine titled 'Coronil and Swasari' is not an immunity booster but a sure shot cure.