The World Health Organization announced on Friday, that it has approved a 15-minute test for the often-fatal Ebola virus.
Reuters reported that WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic said although the new test may not be as accurate as the current testing, it can produce results in just 15 minutes.
He added that the ReEBOV Antigen Rapid Test, created by Corgenix Medical Corp, does require the use of electricity.
"It's a first rapid test. It's definitely a breakthrough," he said.
WHO noted that the person being tested will have their blood drawn, put onto a paper strip and placed in a test tube for 15 minutes to see the reaction. The test is reportedly 92 percent accurate in detecting the virus in those already infected and 85 percent accurate for those that do not.
Ebola has been plaguing the West African nations of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, since early last year. The outbreak of the disease is the worst in history.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s case counts, as of Feb. 15, the virus has claimed the lives of 9,380 people.