 The virus, SARS-CoV-2, has evolved rapidly since its discovery in December 2019. It has been divided into multiple variants, including omega, alpha, beta, gamma, and delta. These variants have different genetic sequences and can be detected using various methods such as next generation sequencing, NGS, polymerase chain reaction, PCR, and Sanger sequencing. NGS is the most accurate method for identifying these variants, however it is expensive and difficult to use in resource limited settings. Therefore, alternative methods are needed to quickly and accurately detect these variants. Two tests, TACPath and Novoplex, were used to detect the variants. Both tests were able to detect the majority of the variants, but TACPath had difficulty detecting some of the variants. Additionally, the ALPLEX test was able to detect the delta variant, while TACPath and Novoplex could not. This suggests that ALPLEX may be a more reliable option for detecting the delta variant in resource limited settings. This article was authored by Eliana Specurello, Julia Matisali, Fibrizio Carletti, and others. We are article.tv, links in the description below.