FDA Clears Rapid PCR System for Rapid Respiratory Virus Testing
The system simultaneously detects RSV, influenza A and B, and SARS-CoV-2 from a nasal swab in under 10 minutes.
Category: Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
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Infectious Diseases
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Portable Tuberculosis Test Matches Laboratory Accuracy in Minutes, Study Finds
A study finds the battery-powered MiniDock MTB delivers lab-accurate tuberculosis results from tongue swabs in under 30 minutes.
Infectious Diseases
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New Blood Test Detects Active and Infectious Tuberculosis
The test identifies antibodies associated with active disease, potentially offering a faster alternative to sputum samples and existing screening methods.
Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases
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Molecular Platform Shows Promise for Detecting Asymptomatic Malaria Cases
A field-deployable test demonstrates high sensitivity in identifying low-level infections that traditional methods miss, potentially supporting elimination efforts.
Flu & Respiratory Infections
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Visby Medical Partners with Watchmaker Genomics for At-Home Respiratory Testing
Visby Medical and Watchmaker Genomics have partnered to develop at-home PCR respiratory tests designed to overcome molecular inhibitors found in unprocessed clinical samples, according to a joint announcement.
Gastrointestinal Infections
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FDA Clears Cepheid’s Multiplex GI Pathogen Panel
The PCR test detects 11 bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens from a stool sample in approximately 74 minutes.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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HIV Self-Test Receives Health Canada License
The HIV self-test has received Health Canada approval, making it the first oral HIV self-test available in Canada. Results are provided in 20 minutes with an oral swab.