The facility was set up to allow commuters who require a negative Covid-19 test to enter Abu Dhabi. Those with negative results can continue their journey. Antonie Robertson / The National
Nearly 6,000 people are tested at the Ghantoot laser centre every day. Antonie Robertson / The National
Medics at the Ghantoot testing centre on the border between Dubai and Abu Dhabi use a laser technique to scan a blood sample for signs of surging red blood cells, which is an early sign the body is fighting off a virus. Antonie Robertson / The National
A medic testing a commuter for Covid-19. Antonie Robertson / The National
The results of the Diffractive Phase Interferometry test, or DPI, which detects viral presence in the blood, including Covid-19, are received in minutes via a text message. Antonie Robertson / The National
The test costs Dh50 and is very quick compared with the PCR test that can take time to get a result. Antonie Robertson / The National
The facility was set up to allow commuters who require a negative Covid-19 test to enter Abu Dhabi. Those with negative results can continue their journey. Antonie Robertson / The National
Nearly 6,000 people are tested at the Ghantoot laser centre every day. Antonie Robertson / The National
Medics at the Ghantoot testing centre on the border between Dubai and Abu Dhabi use a laser technique to scan a blood sample for signs of surging red blood cells, which is an early sign the body is fighting off a virus. Antonie Robertson / The National
A medic testing a commuter for Covid-19. Antonie Robertson / The National
The results of the Diffractive Phase Interferometry test, or DPI, which detects viral presence in the blood, including Covid-19, are received in minutes via a text message. Antonie Robertson / The National
The test costs Dh50 and is very quick compared with the PCR test that can take time to get a result. Antonie Robertson / The National
The facility was set up to allow commuters who require a negative Covid-19 test to enter Abu Dhabi. Those with negative results can continue their journey. Antonie Robertson / The National
