Integrated lab of FK UIN Jakarta receives award from the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs

Jakarta, UIN News Online – Integrated Laboratory of the FK UIN Jakarta has been recognized with an award from The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) as the only laboratory within the State Islamic Religious University that plays a role in assisting the government in carrying out molecular examinations.

The award eas given directly bu the Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas to the Rector of UIN Jakarta Amany Lubis on the evening of Hari Amal Bakti tasyakuran (thankfulness) event at HM Rasjidi Auditorium, Jakatya on Tuesday (01/04/2021).

In response, Rector Amany Expressed her gratitude to the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs for the appreciation. “This will motivate the Integrated Lab of FK UIN Jakarta to work harder in breaking the chain of Covid 19 Pandemic,” said Rector.

Furthermore, The Chancellor also expressed her gratitude to the Integrated Lab researchers who have worked hard to carry out research and humanitarian tasks during the pandemic.

It is known that the government appointed the FK UIN Jakarta Integrated Lab as a COVID-19 genome surveillance laboratory along with 20 other national institutions based on an agreement between the Indonesian Minister of Research and Technology/Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency and the Indonesian Minister of Health regarding SARS CoV-2 Virus Genome Surveillance.

On 2021, FK’s Integrated Laboratory also received the highest rating (100) from the World Health Organization as a Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) laboratory.

The head of Integrated Laboratory Erike Anggraini said that out of the approximately 600 Covid-19 Labs in Indonesia, only 170 have been recognized by WHO with varying accreditation results.

Meanwhile, Dean of FK UIN Jakarta Heri Hendarto stated that the Covid-19 Integrated Lab of FK UIN Jakarta  is an effort made by UIN Jakarta to assist the government, especially the Banten provincial government in carrying out molecular examinations. In addition, according to Hari, the integrated laboratory also has the ability to apply biosafety and biosecurity in the inspection process so it is safe for the surrounding environment.

“The laboratory is a Biosafety Level (BSL) 2 standard laboratory which has the ability to safely extract genetic material for the SARS CoV-2 virus,” he said. (usa/zm)