Roche has introduced a new PCR test that detects a rapidly spreading sub-variant of the Omicron variant of Coronavirus.
The test targets the XBB.1.5 Omicron variant specifically, and will aid in tracking the virus’s lineage and understanding its impact on public health.
The XBB.1.5 variant is prevalent in the United States and spreading rapidly to other countries.
The ability to differentiate emerging variants and understand their mutations allows for predictions about their spread and the development of appropriate treatment strategies, according to Roche.
