To employ Xpert Xpress technique for SARS-CoV-2 tests

Based on Ministry of Health's direction for the implementation process of Gene Xpert technique, provincial Department of Health has approved Provincial Center for Disease Control to employ Xpert Xpress technique for SARS-CoV-2 screening and testing at the service of COVID-19 prevention control in the province. Provincial Center for Disease Control must guarantee good material facilities, equipment, qualified human resources and procedures to perform the above new technique; strictly comply with relevant regulations, and is responsible to the law for test results, and patient safety.

Previously, Provincial Center for Disease Control issued Report No. 1192/TTr-KSBT on the official application of Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 technique into Covid-19 testing.

Reported by Kim Ha - Translated by Ngoc Huynh

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