Can the currently used diagnostics methods, detect Omicron?

[Sangeeta]

Hi can currently use diagnostics methods detect omicron?

[aarvi3024]

@sangeeta Hi There is limited available data, and no peer-reviewed evidence, on vaccine efficacy or effectiveness to date for Omicron but the currently available RT-PCR tests for COVID-19 has been validated and approved by Indian Council of Medical Research continue to detect the variant.