KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 ― A less invasive Covid-19 test may be on its way ― using armpit sweat.
Chulalongkorn University's Dr Chadin Kulsing said from samples collected, researchers found people infected with Covid-19 secrete very distinct chemicals. Dr Chadin hopes that this will lead to the rolling out of a more affordable alternative to the more expensive swab tests that require laboratory processing.
The scientists adapted the device from a piece of equipment that is usually used to detect toxic chemicals in the environment.
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