Covid 19

Study Supports Glycan-Based Rapid Diagnostics to Detect COVID-19

Glycans (sugars) can be used to detect COVID-19 infection from swab samples, according to researchers in the UK.

Covid 19

PerkinElmer Receives FDA EUA for Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel

PerkinElmer, Inc. has received FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the PKamp Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Panel 1 assay.

Covid 19

New Rapid Test Helps Predict COVID Severity

Recent research shows that a new rapid test more accurately identifies COVID-19 patients who will deteriorate, helping them get life-saving treatment.

Emphasis on Halting COVID Should Be On The Testing Type

Sep 22, 2021 | Covid 19, Rapid Assays

While welcoming a renewed emphasis on testing, some healthcare leaders warn that America’s path forward requires balancing testing speed with accuracy.

Prescryptive Health Supplies Rapid COVID Testing to Florida Pharmacies

Sep 20, 2021 | Covid 19, Uncategorized

Prescryptive Health has partnered with CPESN Florida to bring COVID-19 rapid antigen testing and inventory management to CPESN Florida’s member pharmacies.

New Sample Transport Reagents Address COVID-19 Testing Lab Risks

Sep 20, 2021 | Biochemicals & Chemical Reagents, Covid 19

Thomas Scientific has partnered with Truckee Applied Genomics (TAG) to distribute its patient sample transport reagents.

‘DRUL’ Saliva Test Accuracy for COVID-19 May Surpass Swab

Sep 17, 2021 | Covid 19, Rapid Assays

Rockefeller University’s “DRUL” saliva test performs as well as, if not better, than FDA-authorized nasal and oral swab tests.

COVID-19: How to Educate Consumers About the Different Tests

Sep 16, 2021 | Covid 19

Laboratorians are in a unique position to educate about the differences between professional, laboratory-grade COVID testing and at-home consumer tests.

Partnership Drives Quick COVID-19 Test Results

Sep 14, 2021 | Covid 19

Los Angeles-based Total Testing Solutions (TTS) is partnering with Vero Diagnostics to bring Vero’s lab testing to its LA testing centers.

ADP Adds COVID-19 Test Result Tracking to Mobile Solution

Sep 14, 2021 | Covid 19

In addition to its vaccination tracking capabilities, ADP has added functionality for employers to track weekly COVID-19 test results.

COVID-19: Saliva Test Almost as Accurate as Nose, Throat Swabs

Sep 13, 2021 | Covid 19

A study by RCSI University of Medicine has found PCR test using saliva to test for COVID-19 is almost as accurate as the standard nose and throat swab.

Miami Airport Pilots COVID-19 Detector Dog Program

Sep 13, 2021 | Covid 19

The Miami-Dade Aviation Department is partnering with the GFJC at FIU and American Airlines to host a 30-day COVID-19 detector dog pilot program.

Visby’s Pooled COVID RT-PCR Test Receives FDA EUA

Sep 13, 2021 | Covid 19, Immunoassay Instrumentation

Visby Medical has announced that its instrument-free RT-PCR COVID-19 test was granted EUA by the U.S.FDA for testing pooled patient samples.

Quest Diagnostics To Provide Pre-Board Testing for Carnival Corp.

Sep 10, 2021 | Covid 19

Carnival Corporation has announced a new initiative making pre-board testing more convenient and accessible for its guests through Quest Diagnostics.

Covid Live Updates: Biden Unveils Vaccine Mandate Plan Covering Two-Thirds of U.S. Workers

Sep 10, 2021 | Covid 19

President Joseph R. Biden announced that he will be enacting broad mandates requiring most of the...

Gravity Diagnostics, Film Cincinnati Team up to Provide COVID Testing

Sep 10, 2021 | Covid 19

Gravity Diagnostics began its partnership with Film Cincinnati to provide COVID-19 testing for crew and cast members that work on productions in the area.