Phase 2B COPD Trial to Use Point-of-Care Test for Rhinovirus Detection
The phase 2B trial of vapendavir will use bioMérieux’s Biofire Spotfire panel—a CLIA-waived molecular test that detects rhinovirus—to confirm infections in COPD patients.
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Hilab Demonstrates Artificial Intelligence Blood Tests
Hilab showcased its point-of-care Hemogram device capable of delivering a complete blood count with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
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Bacterial Vaginosis & Trichomoniasis: Test-and-Treat as a Critical Component in Diagnosis
Bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis results in a range of health complications. A test-and-treat approach can improve diagnosis.
De Novo Submission Made for Flu Molecular Test
Cue Health has made a de novo submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for full clearance of the Cue Flu Molecular Test.
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Media Pooling Strategy Added to SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Test
The ViroKey SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Test v2.0 has the additional capability to be used for pooling, using a three-in-one media pooling strategy.
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Accurate Rapid Test for Viruses Developed by UT Dallas Researchers
Researchers have developed an accurate rapid test for viruses that can deliver lab-quality test results within 30 minutes.
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GS Labs Reopens COVID Testing Site to Meet Demands
GS Labs offers rapid antigen tests, PCR tests, Rapid PCR and LAMP tests, and a combination rapid antigen COVID and flu tests.
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Optical Method for Rapid COVID Detection Obtains 100% Sensitivity
A new method has obtained a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 87.5% in the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal exudate from symptomatic people.
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Handheld COVID Breathalyzer Could Allow Mass Screening in Public Spaces
Researchers developed a prototype, handheld “breathalyzer” that can sensitively and accurately diagnose COVID-19 in less than 5 minutes.
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COVID Control: How Northeastern University Built an In-House Testing Lab from Scratch
Boston-based Northeastern University fully reopened in Fall 2021 thanks to a rigorous COVID testing program and an in-house laboratory.
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Biden outlines new Omicron strategy, will order 500 million at-home tests for Americans
President Joe Biden outlined a new plan to combat the surging Omicron variant, including a plan to deploy millions of at-home tests.
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Saliva May Be an Easier Alternative for Rapid COVID-19 Tests
A new study on rapid COVID-19 testing is investigating whether a saliva-based rapid antigen testing is more effective than the more common PCR tests.
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FDA Authorizes Additional Indication for BinaxNOW COVID-19 Self Test
The FDA reissued the EUA for the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test as a single test without a prescription for people with COVID-19 symptoms.
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FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization for Rapid SPERA COVID-19 Ag Test
The FDA has issued an EUA for the SPERA COVID-19 Ag Test, a rapid lateral flow immunoassay from Xtrava Health designed for use at the point of care.
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LumiraDx’s COVID-19 Antigen Test Expanded to Include Screening of Asymptomatic Individuals
LumiraDx announced that the intended use for its FDA EUA-authorized SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test has been expanded to include asymptomatic individuals.
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Strategic COVID-19 Testing Could Prevent Distancing, Shutdowns
Making diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 faster or more available could reduce reliance on costly interventions, such as distancing and shutdowns.
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Dotz Nano to Showcase Mega-Diagnostic Platform
Dotz Nano will introduce its Mega-Diagnostic Platform for en masse, rapid diagnosis of COVID-19 at the point of care.
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BD Announces Shipments of OTC Rapid COVID-19 Test
Shipments are now available for the BD Veritor At-Home COVID-19 Test, an over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen test.
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