Mongolian scientists begin to develop PCR test

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ayanzaya@montsame.gov.mn
2021-08-23 11:17:57

Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/. Mongolian scientists have started to develop a PCR test, reports Minister of Health S.Enkhbold.


Scientists of Choros Onosh laboratory have launched a startup company to develop a PCR test to diagnose coronavirus infection said Minister S.Enkhbold.

Saliva and other main diagnostic tests are thus being produced in Mongolia.


The Ministry of Health is planning to purchase first 10,000 tests from the company in aims to support its operations as much as possible. In the future, the hospitals will be able to order and widely use the diagnosing device.


This will bring us one step closer to detect and distinguish coronavirus mutations using a domestically produced device,” added the Minister.