Variant Testing

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Hey everyone, I was reading a story that talked about how some variants are harder to test for as they are a mutation. The current tests from my understanding use a DNA/RNA test to confirm the virus. As such this test us designed to look for the specific viral DNA or RNA not the mutated strains. I was therefore thinking of ways to help. Perhaps we can create a new test that works on a RNA/DNA spectrum that recognizes mutations. This essentially looks for similar markers in variants even if they dont match the full RNA/DNA blueprint. This way it will give you an idea if the person has a variant. Perhaps we can review this option with our scientific community to determine feasibility. Stay safe, stay sanitized and stay supportive, John Ames Birch @johneames2 Get Outlook for Android