UK Hospital Trials 60-Second Test for Winter Respiratory Infections
University Hospital Southampton is trialing a point-of-care biosensor test for flu, COVID-19, and RSV, delivering results in four minutes, according to the hospital.
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Virtual Care COVID-19 Study Comparing At-Home and In-Lab Testing
A virtual care study by UMass Chan Medical School is comparing the accuracy of at-home COVID-19 and flu tests to lab-based PCR tests.
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Ultrasensitive Test Detects and Monitors Intact Virus Levels in COVID PatientsÂ
Investigators adapted a cancer detection method to identify tiny amounts of intact SARS-CoV-2 viral particles in blood and other fluids.
COVID Variants Flagged By New Software
Researchers developed a new surveillance technique that can detect emerging COVID variants before they become widespread.
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Healgen Scientific Gets De Novo Marketing Authorization for OTC COVID and Flu Test
Healgen Scientific’s Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test received FDA De Novo authorization for OTC use.
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New Test System Using Janus Particles Rapidly Detects COVID
The new testing system uses Janus particles to rapidly detect viral proteins, with potential applications extending beyond COVID.
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Healgen Scientific Opens Houston Facility to Bolster COVID-19/Flu Test Production
Healgen Scientific launched the manufacturing facility to help produce the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test.
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The New Era of Respiratory Virus TestingÂ
The landscape of respiratory virus testing has evolved rapidly, driven by burgeoning diagnostic solutions like multiplex testing.
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Routine Lab Tests Can’t Reliably Diagnose Long COVID
A new study found routine lab tests may not effectively diagnose long COVID, underscoring the need for new biomarkers and diagnostic tools.
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Bioelectric Device Quickly Detects Coronavirus Variants
Researchers have developed a bioelectric device using biomembranes to quickly detect and classify harmful variants of coronavirus.
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Fast 3-in-1 Antigen Test for COVID, Influenza Gets EUAÂ
Watmind USA received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for its rapid OCT SpeedySwab Covid + FLU A&B Self-Test.
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The Benefits of Home Testing for COVID Immunity, Booster Decisions
A new study found that at-home antibody tests can effectively detect inadequate COVID immunity, aiding decisions about booster vaccinations.
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FDA Issues Warning Against Using Cue Health COVID Tests
The FDA warned against using Cue Health’s COVID tests due to modifications that reduced test reliability and increased risk of false results.
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iHealth Unveils At-Home Antigen Test for COVID-19 and Flu A&B
iHealth Labs received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for its COVID-19/Flu A&B Rapid Test Kit, enabling quick self-testing at home.
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PeploBio and IncellDX Launch Long COVID Test in the UK
The lab-developed test will help diagnose Long COVID and is aimed to provide accurate insights into personalized treatment approaches.
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QuidelOrtho’s Rapid COVID Test Gets 510(k) Clearance
The COVID test is cleared for those aged 14 or older when self-testing, and those aged two and older when administered by an adult.
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Long-Haul COVID: Blood Test Could Predict Lung Problems
Researchers have discovered a potential way to predict which patients are likely to suffer long-haul COVID and associated lung problems.
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Fibrinolytic Biomarkers Can Identify Patients at Risk of Severe COVID
Researchers found that proteins regulating plasminogen-plasmin levels can be used as biomarkers to identify those at risk or severe COVID.
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