FDA Clears Roche Respiratory Panel with Expanded Pathogen Coverage
New cobas eplex RP3 panel detects up to 19 respiratory pathogens, including Bordetella pertussis, with results available in under two hours.
Category: Flu & Respiratory Infections
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FDA Grants CLIA Waiver for Rapid Test That Differentiates Bacterial and Non-Bacterial Respiratory Infections
The FDA has granted a CLIA waiver for FebriDx, enabling its use in over 300,000 U.S. point-of-care settings and potentially reaching 80 million patients annually, according to PHASE Scientific.
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Co-Diagnostics Begins Clinical Testing for Respiratory Multiplex PCR Test
The company aims to support FDA 510(k) clearance submission for its point-of-care platform detecting flu A/B, COVID-19, and RSV.
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.
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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.
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Experimental Blood Test Predicts Risk for Developing Respiratory Diseases
A blood test predicts the likelihood of adults developing severe respiratory diseases by analyzing proteins linked to lung function decline.
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Saliva Indicates Severity of Recurrent Respiratory Infections in Children
Saliva tests more accurately indicate the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children compared to standard blood tests.
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Smartphone-Controlled Device Supports Rapid Influenza Detection
Researchers developed a smartphone-controlled centrifugal microfluidic device that rapidly detects different subtypes of the influenza virus.
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Simple Test Could Improve Flu Diagnosis and Surveillance
Researchers developed a paper strip test using CRISPR technology that can quickly and accurately diagnose various influenza strains.
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Roche’s Four-in-One Test for COVID, Influenza, and RSV Gets EUA
Roche’s cobas liat COVID, Influenza A/B & RSV test, is a rapid RT-PCR assay that detects multiple respiratory viruses from a single sample.
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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.
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QIAGEN Gets FDA Clearance for Respiratory Syndromic Test Panel
QIAGEN’s QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus, a syndromic testing tool for diagnosing respiratory infections, received FDA clearance.
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ADLM Releases New Guide on Navigating Respiratory Virus Testing
ADLM’s new guidance on clinical testing for respiratory viral infections emphasizes the use of advanced diagnostic methods and sample types.
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Researchers Develop Metal-Enhanced Fluorescence Probes for Influenza Detection
Researchers demonstrated that metal-enhanced fluorescence probes could rapidly detect influenza virus proteins without complex lab equipment.
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BARDA, Evidation Partner to Support Early Detection of Respiratory Infections Via Wearables
Evidation has been awarded a contract by BARDA to fund the 2023 Influenza-like Illness (ILI) Detect & Protect Studies.
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Parallel Test Offers ‘Profound’ Benefits Over Serial TestingÂ
A parallel test developed by Karius aims to improve treatment for serious diseases by diagnosing infections more rapidly and effectively.
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Opteev’s New Multiplex Biochip Quickly Identifies COVID, Flu, and RSV
The new biochip offers the potential to test multiple pathogens responsible for respiratory infections, such as COVID, RSV, and influenza.
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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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