Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

AI-Powered Blood Test Could Improve Long COVID Diagnosis in Children

Researchers identified a unique blood protein signature for long COVID in children, enabling AI-powered diagnosis with 93% accuracy.

Infectious Diseases

Thermo Fisher Gets FDA Clearance for COVID Diagnostic PCR Kit

The TaqPath COVID-19 Diagnostic PCR Kit enables labs to adopt a validated in vitro diagnostic workflow for SARS-CoV-2 detection.

Infectious Diseases

Alveo Technologies Partners with CDC to Advance Rapid Avian Flu Diagnostics

Alveo Technologies secured a CDC agreement to develop a test for detecting and differentiating between Influenza A, B, and A/H5.

Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases

Malaria Test Could Be Global Game Changer

A new noninvasive malaria test can detect malaria-infected cells in the bloodstream without requiring a blood sample.

Flu & Respiratory Infections

Roche Launches Test That Simultaneously Detect 12 Respiratory Viruses

Roche introduced the cobas Respiratory flex test which uses TAGS technology to identify up to 15 pathogens in a single PCR test.

Gastrointestinal Infections

Who, how and when to test for H. pylori infection

Discover the latest updates on H. pylori infection testing in an exclusive webinar hosted by Meridian Bioscience. Dr. Steven F. Moss and Dr. Colin W. Howden will discuss the new 2024 ACG guidelines, including who to test, how to test, and when to re-test for H. pylori. Learn about non-invasive testing methods and updated treatment protocols to improve patient outcomes.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Labcorp Expands STI Test Offerings with Rapid Syphilis Test

Labcorp has expanded its STI testing options with an FDA-authorized OTC blood test for syphilis that provides rapid results.