RE: AVACTA's LFT23 Sep 2020 14:57
The key difference is the phrase 'mass' testing.
Lab testing can no longer cope in the UK due to lack of staff...mainly those drawn from universities. The current system is full of travel/transport so very inefficient.
I do feel the UK Govt has changed its emphasis and is talking about mass testing being two pronged... Existing in lab where applicable and on site/very localised using qualified technicians etc and in home tests which can be done by individuals directly be it yourself or care home staff etc....this is the area they are hinting at but not talking about in great detail because its not available yet due to lack of regulation and/or manufacturing/availability timescales not yet fully known.
I do feel they will not announce anything until they have it all ready to roll out and they can say test kits, are now being set to... Your doctor, care homes, schools etc.