The research team of Professor Hu Wenchuang of the West China Hospital (WCH) has developeda portable and fast nucleic acid detection kit, which enables residents to perform nucleic acid tests at home. President Li Weimin of WCH told the reporter during an interview on February 26.

“It is the size of a lighter, and you can get the test results within 40 minutes.” said Li Weimin. He also said that people do not need to wait in a long line for tests in the future. You can check yourself at home the way you use the pregnancy test paper. If it is positive, go to the hospital for further screening and confirmation. This can not only enable people to do nucleic acid detection more conveniently and quickly, but also be more conducive to the early isolation and early treatment of infected people.

Li further noted that this disposable kit is inexpensive and common people can afford the expenses. However, the specific price is to be approved by the state.

It is reported that this nucleic acid detection kit is expected to be put on the market in the first half of 2022.

The Chinese names begin with family name in this report.