RT-PCR unlikely to identify Omicron variant BA.2: Experts, Top Health News | Latest Health & Healthcare Industry Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com

The RT-PCR test is unlikely to identify the Omicron (B.1.1.529) sub-lineage BA.2, top experts said on Wednesday. Since BA.2 does not have the S gene dropout unlike the main sub-lineage BA.1, it escapes identification through RT-PCR tests, scientists said., The RT-PCR test is unlikely to identify the Omicron (B.1.1.529) sub-lineage BA.2, top experts said on Wednesday. Since BA.2 does not have the S gene dropout unlike the main sub-lineage BA.1, it escapes identification through RT-PCR tests, scientists said., , Read More