The unprecedented testing strip is based on the same principle as pregnancy dip stick or blood glucose level test.

      Russian scientists in Skolkovo have developed a stroke express test. It looks like a test strip. Doctors believe that this invention will save numerous lives, because this test is capable of diagnosing a stroke in just a few seconds.

      For administering the stroke test a drop of blood is placed on the test strip and a certain level of antibodies characteristic of a stroke or not is indicated.

      According to preliminary data, medical institutions and emergency ambulance cars will be supplied with such test strips.