CMS Posts New Covid-19 Testing Requirements for Labs, Nursing Homes
A memo recommends that facilities conducting patient lab tests use authorized detection antigens to prevent the spread of covid-19 in nursing homes.
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Fluidigm Gets FDA EUA for Saliva-Based RT-PCR Assay for Covid-19
The Advanta Dx SARS-CoV-2 saliva-based RT-PCR Assay is an extraction-free test to detect nucleic acid from the SARS‑CoV‑2 virus, which causes covid-19.
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Fulgent Genetics Expands into Houston
Fulgent Houston will focus on covid-19 testing initially, with capacity for 20,000 tests per day and the ability to expand as demand continues to increase.
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HHS, DOD Invest $7.6M in Hologic to Expand Production for Covid-19 Tests
Under the contract, Hologic will expand production of custom sample collection and processing consumables for covid-19 tests.
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FDA Authorizes First Covid-19 Diagnostic with Results Readable from a Card
Results from Abbott’s BinaxNow Covid-19 Ag Card rapid test can be read directly from the testing card, a device similar to some pregnancy tests.
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