How Labs Can Stay Ahead of Respiratory Season
From assay validation to staffing and supply chain planning, labs can take steps to manage testing surges during flu and RSV season.
Category: Flu & Respiratory Infections
Flu & Respiratory Infections
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Flu & Respiratory Infections
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QIAGEN Gets FDA Clearance for Outpatient Respiratory Treatment Test
QIAGEN's QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini provides fast and accurate diagnosis of upper respiratory infections in outpatient settings.
Flu & Respiratory Infections
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Electrostatic Air Sampler Boosts Speed of Indoor Virus Detection
Researchers have developed an advanced electrostatic air sampler that enhances rapid detection of airborne influenza and coronavirus.
New Research Sheds Light on COVID, Flu, and RSV Co-infections
New data provides a unique snapshot of the interplay among SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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SAS Viya Used for Flu Tracking in Texas
SAS and the Texas DSHS are teaming up on new public health dashboards powered by SAS Viya for tracking influenza data across the state.
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Sekisui Launches OSOM Ultra Plus Flu A&B Test
Sekisui Diagnostics’ OSOM Ultra Plus Flu A&B Test is a rapid antigen test that takes only 10 minutes at the point of care.
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Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV Assay Receives FDA Clearance
Hologic Inc. announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the company’s Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assay.
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De Novo Submission Made for Full Clearance of its Cue RSV Molecular Test
Cue Health announced that it has made a De Novo submission to the FDA for full clearance of the Cue RSV Molecular Test.
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COVID-19 or Flu? Nanomaterials-Based Sensor Has the Answer
Scientists report using a nanomaterials-based sensor that can detect the presence of the viruses that cause COVID-19 and the flu.
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BD Gets FDA Emergency Use Authorization for COVID, Influenza, RSV Combination Test
BD received Emergency Use Authorization from the US FDA for a new molecular diagnostic combination test for respiratory viruses.
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Nomi Health Expands Community Testing to Include All-in-One Test for Influenza, COVID
Nomi Health is expanding its testing offerings to include influenzas A and B at its Utah COVID-19 testing sites.
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Using Electrochemical Cell-Free Biosensors for Antibody Detection
A new method of rapid, yet quantitative and specific point-of-care detection of antibodies uses an electrochemical cell-free biosensor.
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Visby Receives FDA EUA for Respiratory Health Test
Visby Medical has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA for its Respiratory Health point of care test.
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Many Americans Are Confused by Testing Options for COVID & Flu, Survey Shows
Two out of three Americans are confused by the differences between polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, tests, and rapid antigen tests.
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Sameday Health Launches Single Swab Test for COVID, Flu, and RSV
Sameday Health launched a single swab test for COVID, influenza A/B strains, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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What Happens When We Forget the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The Spanish flu, which ravaged the world 100 years ago, is largely forgotten today. Will the same thing happen with the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Cepheid’s Multi-Target Test Design Enables Detection of Circulating Influenza Variants
Currently circulating mutant strain variants of influenza are detectable through Cepheid’s respiratory tests.
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Machine Learning Algorithm Diagnoses Pneumonia by Listening to Coughs
Jin Yong Jeon of Hanyang University discussed a technique using a machine learning algorithm to diagnose pneumonia through passive listening.
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