Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

PerkinElmer Covid-19 Assay Gets FDA EUA for Asymptomatic Testing

The PerkinElmer New Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Detection Kit received EUA from the FDA to test individuals without symptoms or other reasons to suspect covid-19 infection.

Infectious Diseases

Quanterix Gets FDA EUA for Semi-Quantitative Covid-19 Antibody Test

The covid-19 antibody test available on the Simoa HD-X Analyzer detects and quantitates IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in serum or EDTA plasma.

Infectious Diseases

Inside Track: The Virus That Took Over the World

COLA CEO Nancy Stratton offers a perspective on the impact covid-19 has had on clinical labs.

Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases

New Guidelines for Lyme Disease Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

The guidelines include 43 recommendations related to diagnostic testing, including testing scenarios, detailed recommendations about Lyme carditis, and a discussion of “chronic Lyme disease.”

Flu & Respiratory Infections

Point of Care Testing Can Improve Influenza Detection, Treatment

New research has shown that implementing point-of-care testing in hospitals to diagnose influenza can lead to better treatment and faster recovery for patients.

Gastrointestinal Infections

Study Offers Promise for Early Detection of Infections among Childhood Leukemia Patients

A noninvasive blood test may provide a ‘crystal ball’ for early detection of infections, leading to increased cure rates among pediatric leukemia patients.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Aptima HIV-1 Quant Dx Assay Receives Additional FDA Approval for Use as an Aid in the Diagnosis of HIV Infection

Hologic's Aptima HIV-1 Quant Dx assay is now the first dual-claim assay for both diagnosis and viral load monitoring in the United States.