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In a Facebook post, UPM vice-chancellor for research and innovation, Prof Datuk Dr Zulkifli Idrus explained that the Inovasi Self-diagnose app is still in development and testing stages, and it was not ready to be announced to the public.
The app is not meant to replace the primary test for Covid-19 – RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) – which detects antibodies, he said, adding that a mistake in the app name has also been a source of confusion.
The purpose of the app is for early detection, not for diagnosis, he added.
He said the app, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse digital biomarkers, still needs to be verified using clinical data.
The infographic, which was uploaded to its official Facebook page by Putra Science Park UPM on April 7, has since been deleted. Users who saw the post mostly reacted to it with skepticism.
According to a guideline from the Health Ministry, Covid-19 testing requires collecting samples from the nose and throat (nasopharyngeal swab).
The app is not meant to replace the primary test for Covid-19 – RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) – which detects antibodies, he said, adding that a mistake in the app name has also been a source of confusion.
The purpose of the app is for early detection, not for diagnosis, he added.
He said the app, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse digital biomarkers, still needs to be verified using clinical data.
The infographic, which was uploaded to its official Facebook page by Putra Science Park UPM on April 7, has since been deleted. Users who saw the post mostly reacted to it with skepticism.
According to a guideline from the Health Ministry, Covid-19 testing requires collecting samples from the nose and throat (nasopharyngeal swab).
