CARB-X Funds Development of POC Home Test for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
Scout received funding to develop a test to detect and differentiate between Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis quickly.
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FDA Grants Marketing Authorization for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea At-Home Test
The FDA granted marketing authorization to a diagnostic test for chlamydia and gonorrhea with at-home sample collection.
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STI Screening Decreased While Positive Results Increased During Pandemic
New research found that STI and HIV testing declined at the onset of the COVID pandemic, while there was an increase in positive test rates.
Social Support Can Increase Syphilis Testing in Black Sexual Minority Men
Black sexual minority men who give and receive support within their social networks are more likely to be tested for syphilis.
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Chembio Announces FDA CLIA Waiver Submission for DPP HIV-Syphilis System
Chembio announced the submission to the FDA for a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments waiver for the DPP HIV-Syphilis System.
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Bacterial Vaginosis & Trichomoniasis: Test-and-Treat as a Critical Component in Diagnosis
Bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis results in a range of health complications. A test-and-treat approach can improve diagnosis.
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AAIUH X IMGH Partnership to Emphasize Testing, More for HIV, Hepatitis C, STDs
The New York-based Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (AAIUH), and Florida-based IMG Helps (IMGH), have formed the AAIUH X IMGH alliance.
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4 Step Plan Could ID More Sexually Transmitted Infections
A study of patients receiving care for HIV has identified the four steps that can be taken to identify more sexually transmitted infections.
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Beyond Monkeypox: The Future of STI Testing
Laboratories are well-positioned to meet STI testing demands during the current surge of sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S.
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Monkeypox Testing: What Are the Regulatory Implications for Laboratories?
With demand for monkeypox testing, labs will need to be aware of the regulations related to coding, reimbursement, and compliance issues.
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Combined Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Assays Achieve 98% Accuracy, Pilot Study Shows
Study revealed Lucira’s testing assays offer a 98% accuracy rate in detecting the two sexually transmitted infections.
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U.S. Commercial Launch for Monkeypox PCR Assay
BD and CerTest Biotec have announced their newly developed molecular polymerase chain reaction or PCR assay for monkeypox virus is available.
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STI and Vaginal Microbiome Test Kit Launched
Psomagen Incorporated and Kean Health announced the launch of Kean V and Kean V+, a vaginal microbiome test.
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Change of Venue: How Oklahoma Successfully Relocated Its Public Health Laboratory
The Oklahoma State Public Health Laboratory transferred to a new facility in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Keystone Labs Expands In-House Testing for Hepatitis & HIV Panels
Keystone Laboratories will now be testing hepatitis and HIV panels at its in-house lab located in Asheville, North Carolina.
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How Automated Diagnostic Tools Can Improve Your Lab Workflow
With patients catching up on diagnostic tests, labs are being overwhelmed with demand. Technology can help increase lab workflow efficiency.
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FDA Clears Abbott Test that Detects Four Common STIs Simultaneously
Abbott has received FDA clearance for its Alinity m STI Assay, which simultaneously detects and differentiates four common STIs.
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Sexual Health Service Seeks to Curb High STI Rates
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a massive increase in sexually transmitted infections (STI) rates.
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