Requested from DOH by R. Cuartero at 01:07 AM on
Oct 05, 2023.
Purpose: Data Management
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2020 - 10/05/2023
Tracking no: #DOH-950868417893
Cuartero 01:07 AM, Oct 05, 2023
1. Provide me lists and brands of FDA, DOH-approved RT-PCR tests kits in the Philippines can determine/distinguish differences between influenza virus vs respiratory syncytial virus vs parainfluenza viruses vs metapneumovirus vs rhinovirus vs coronaviruses vs adenoviruses vs bocaviruses vs SARS-COV vs SARS-COV2 vs Nipah virus.
2. Include details, documents and product descriptions for each FDA, DOH-approved RT-PCR tests kits in the Philippines with mechanisms of actions rationalizing their ability to differentiate differences on the viruses mentioned above.
Receiving Officer 05:12 AM, Oct 05, 2023
October 5, 2023
Dear Ryan,
Thank you for your request dated Oct 05, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Lists and brands of FDA, DOH-approved RT-PCR tests kits in the Philippines can determine.
We received your request on Oct 05, 2023 and will respond on or before Oct 26, 2023 01:07:40 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://msc20190130v2-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC05NTA4Njg0MTc4OTMM, for request with ticket number #DOH-950868417893.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer
Maker 10:12 AM, Oct 05, 2023
Good day!
Please be informed that we have your request endorsed to the FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES TEAM for action.
Kindly await for their response.
Thank you.
Maker 03:52 PM, Oct 20, 2023
October 20, 2023
Dear Ryan Cuartero,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Oct 05, 2023 01:07:40 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Lists and brands of FDA, DOH-approved RT-PCR tests kits in the Philippines can determine.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
On 23 March 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued RFA Memorandum No. 2021-009 entitled "Minimum Performance Requirements for COVID-19 Test Kits used for SARS-CoV-2 Infection". the link below is the list of COVID-19 Test Kits recommended by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) and were issued with FDA Special Certification in accordance with the abovementioned FDA Memorandum.
https://www.fda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/FDA-Advisory-2021-2094.pdf
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