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GeNose Not Yet Alternative to Covid-19 Testing: Epidemiologist

25 January 2021 13:54 WIB

TEMPO.CO, JakartaEpidemiologist from the University of Indonesia, Pandu Riono, asserted that the Covid-19 detector GeNose developed by Gadjah Mada University (UGM) could not be yet used as an alternative to PCR swab test or Antigen test. The creator, he underlined, must first evaluate the product’s trial for at least one year.

“It can't be an alternative as it must be evaluated this year. UGM promised to do that,” Pandu told Tempo on Monday, January 25.

GeNose C19 is a coronavirus detection tool through human breath developed by researchers from UGM and has recently obtained a distribution permit from the Health Ministry.

The university’s official website claimed GeNose could detect Covid-19 in about 80 seconds and cost lower at Rp20,000 per test with an accuracy of more than 90 percent. The Transportation Ministry planned to use the tool at stations and bus terminals.

According to Pandu, the use of such a detector that could provide fast results could be dangerous. Besides, its trial test and accuracy rate was not yet proven.

Pandu voiced worries that GeNose detector could give false-negative results that would affect users’ psychology. People who are found negative could take off their face masks and neglect the health protocols.

“If the Health Ministry grants the use permit for one year, it should be for research, to improve the procedures, instead of opening the service,” Pandu said.

Also Read: Transport Ministry to Install GeNose Covid-19 Detector in Stations, Terminals

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