FDA Clears Multiplex PCR Panel for 13 Respiratory Pathogens
The multiplex PCR assay detects 13 viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens from a swab.
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CMS Releases Preliminary 2027 CLFS Rates as CAP Calls for Payment Reform
CMS has released preliminary 2027 CLFS rates, with data showing weighted median payment cuts for over 1,100 test codes; annual reductions are capped at 15% from 2027 to 2029 under current policy.
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Coffee Mug Powers Portable Test for Seven Mosquito-Borne Viruses
University of Florida researchers have developed a portable diagnostic device that detects and differentiates seven mosquito-borne viruses in under an hour, offering rapid results without the need for traditional lab equipment.
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OGT Unveils SureSeq NGS Automation Compatible with Hamilton NGS STAR Line
OGT has launched automation-enabled SureSeq NGS workflows compatible with the Hamilton NGS STAR Line, aiming to reduce manual steps and increase throughput for clinical research labs managing higher sample volumes.
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Tampa General Adopts Host-Response Test After Study Shows 33% Drop in Cefepime Use
Tampa General Hospital is the first in the Southeast to implement the MeMed BV host-response test in its emergency workflow, reporting a 33% reduction in cefepime use and 13% fewer hospitalizations, according to hospital-led research.
