Handheld Narcotics Analyzers Launched by Thermo Fisher
Thermo Fisher has launched the TruNarc Delta and Tau Handheld Narcotics Analyzers, which can swiftly & safely identify over 1,200 narcotics.
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FDA Grants InBios First Marketing Rights for Anthrax POC Test
InBios has been granted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) first marketing rights for an anthrax point-of-care (POC) test.
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Virax Biolabs Introduces Monkeypox Antigen Rapid Test Kit
Virax Biolabs announced the distribution of its Monkeypox Virus Antigen Rapid Test Kits, now launched in markets accepting the CE mark.
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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Intrivo Launches Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test
Intrivo has launched On/Go, an at-home, rapid COVID-19 antigen self-test designed to deliver results with 95% accuracy in just 10 minutes.
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Cue Health To Provide COVID-19 Testing For 2021-22 NBA Season
Cue Health Inc.and the NBA have announced that Cue will serve as the league’s Official Home and Point of Care COVID Test for the 2021-22 season.
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White House announces $1 billion purchase of rapid, at-home coronavirus tests
The Biden Administration will buy $1 billion worth of rapid at-home PCR tests, aimed at increasing access to testing to drive down infections of SARS-CoV-2.
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Partnership Facilitates COVID Testing Process for U.S. Travelers
ARCpoint Labs is utilizing its national network of diagnostic testing facilities to help travelers find convenient locations for COVID-19 testing.
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Affinity Provides COVID Testing to Georgia Primary School
Affinity Empowering is providing COVID testing as part of the Operation Expanded Testing to Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School.
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