New Fast PCR Tests are Quicker than Self Diagnosis Kits
Researchers have developed an ultrafast PCR technology that shortens test time by 10-fold, compared with time taken for the existing test.
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COVID Lockdowns Cause 2.5 M Missed HbA1C Tests in UK
COVID-19’s lockdowns in the UK left over a million people with diabetes without access to the routine HbA1C blood testing needed to manage their diabetes.
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Co-Diagnostics Completes Acquisition for At-Home, Point-of-Care Platform
The acquisition is expected to streamline the commercialization of the company's Eikon platform and YourTest PCR device as it nears completion.
New Schistosomiasis Diagnostic Testing May Lead to its Eradication
Researchers have made progress toward a new diagnostic test for schistosomiasis which could help achieve interrupting transmission of the disease.
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Essenlix, Roche Norway Wins for Patient At-Home Testing Solution
Essenlix Corporation, in partnership with Roche Norway, has won Norway Østfold Hospital System’s “Patient At-Home Test” Innovation Partnership.
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LA’s Unvaccinated City Workers Are Still Untested
A month after its October deadline, Los Angeles’ unvaccinated city workers are still not being tested for COVID-19.
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Ellume Recalls COVID-19 Home Test for Potential False-Positive Results
Ellume has recalled its COVID-19 Home Test for potential false-positive results. The FDA has listed this recall as Class 1, it’s most serious category.
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FDA Updates COVID At-Home Test Policies to Help to Ensure Accuracy and Reliability
The FDA has issued guidelines aimed at increasing access to accurate and reliable COVID-19 tests, particularly those that can be performed at home.
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Building a Better Dipstick Test
A research team from Georgia Tech has developed flow control technology to turn simple lateral flow assays into complex biomedical assays.
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September 2021 Tech Guide: Point-of-Care Assays and Analyzers
The Tech Guide from the September 2021 issue of Clinical Lab Products includes point-of-care assays and analyzers from 17 suppliers.
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Visby Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Sexual Health Test
Visby Medical has received a 510(k) clearance to market its fast, single-use PCR diagnostic test for the detection of STIs.
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Advances Are Needed for Newborn Sepsis Screening
In screening for sepsis in newborns, there is a need to develop sensitive, and integrated diagnostic strategies to enhance detection.
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FDA Authorizes First Molecular Nonprescription, At-Home Test
The product is a molecular nucleic acid amplification test that is intended to detect genetic material from SARS-CoV-2 virus present in the nostrils.
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First Clinical T-Cell-Based Test to Confirm Recent or Prior Covid-19 Infection
Patients can order Adaptive Biotechnologies’ T-Detect Covid online, have blood drawn at LabCorp locations or via mobile phlebotomists at their homes, and receive results via an online portal.
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DxTerity Offers Covid-19 Tests for Sale on Amazon
The self-administered, noninvasive saliva kits are FDA authorized for use by both individuals with and without symptoms of covid-19.
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First EUA for a Covid-19, Flu Combo Test for Use with Home-Collected Samples
Quest Diagnostics RC Covid-19 +Flu RT-PCR Test with the Quest Diagnostics Self-Collection Kit for Covid-19 +Flu is for prescription use by individuals who are suspected of respiratory viral infection consistent with covid-19.
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Nova Biomedical Adds PT/INR Test to Allegro Analyzer
The Allegro and its StatStrip-A companion meter now provide 18 tests to help physicians make therapeutic decisions and adjustments at the point of care.
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EKF Launches CLIA-Waived β-Ketone and Glucose Analyzer
The FDA CLIA-waived handheld analyzer reliably and efficiently delivers results within just 5 to 10 seconds, and it can be used in point-of-care (POC) and certificate of waiver settings, such as physicians’ offices, clinics, and other nontraditional laboratory locations.
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