RE: Korean companies raise bar on coronavirus test kits25 Feb 2020 11:33
Seegene has a daily manufacturing capacity of 50,000 assay kits at its facility in Jamsil, Seoul, and could double capacity if needed, a company official said.
RE: Korean companies raise bar on coronavirus test kits25 Feb 2020 11:31
KogeneBiotech’s kit is being supplied to the KCDC and to over 50 hospitals in Korea designated to test suspected coronavirus patients. The company is also beginning to evaluate the test in China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Vietnam and Bahrain.
RE: Korean companies raise bar on coronavirus test kits25 Feb 2020 11:30
the tests cost 160,000 won ($132), and are only free for those showing symptoms within 14 days since visiting China, those showing symptoms within 14 days since coming into close contact with a confirmed patient or those who have a doctor’s opinion on having symptoms.