"Invitro" reported an increase in entries for PCR tests by one and a half times

The number of appointments for PCR testing for COVID-19 for the period from October 1 to October 24 increased by more than 54% compared to the same period in September this year. This was stated to RBC in the press service of the Invitro group of companies.

The most popular test related to COVID-19 was the quantitative determination of the level of antibodies of class G - the number of orders for this study, according to the company, increased by 97%. At the same time, the number of entries for a similar qualitative test for antibodies to coronavirus (IgM antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19) increased by 124% over the same period, the company said.

IgG antibodies are an indicator of the presence of immunity or a past disease. The presence of IgM bodies indicates an acute infection process that lasts one or several weeks.

The company reported an increase in the number of house calls by 139% throughout Russia. Invitro explained this trend by holding internal promotions and growing demand for this service against the backdrop of the current epidemiological situation.