The current approach largely depends on RT-PCR/ rapid antigen tests that require expert personnel resulting in higher costs and reduced testing frequency. Although, loss of smell is reported as a major symptom of COVID-19, a precise olfactory testing tool to identify COVID-19 patient is still lacking. To quantitatively check for the loss of smell, this project developed an odour strip, ‘COVID-anosmia checker’, spotted with gradients of coffee and lemon grass oil. The kit was validated its efficiency in healthy and COVID-19 positive subjects.
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)
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