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BioMaxima

Polish firm to sell ultra-fast coronavirus test in EU

The testing kit consists of individually packed cassettes containing a sample tray in which the test material (whole blood, plasma or serum) and buffer drops included in the kit are placed. The result can be read in the test window after 10 minutes. Wojtek Jargiło/PAP

A Polish company, BioMaxima, is to launch sales of a rapid screening test which can identify coronavirus infection in 10 minutes, the company said in a Friday press release. BioMaxima is also looking to register a molecular genetic test for the same purpose.

Polish firm looking to register ultra-fast coronavirus testing which can identify infection in 10 minutes

BioMaxima S.A. which is based in Lublin has applied to Poland's Office for Registration of Medicinal Products. According to the company, the test kit includes a sample tray in which the test materials are placed, and does not need any specialized equipment.

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