CerTest Biotec and BD Announce COVID-19 Diagnostic Test
The molecular test for detection of COVID-19 is available to clinical laboratories in countries recognizing the CE mark.
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Coronavirus COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Test Coming Soon
Posted by | Mar 12, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases |
PMLS’s COVID-19 test is undergoing FDA review for emergency use authorization to begin testing patient samples as soon as validation is completed.
Read MoreBill and Melinda Gates Foundation Commits $5 Million to Help Public Health Agencies in Greater Seattle Area Respond to COVID-19
Posted by | Mar 12, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases |
The foundation will work in coordination with Public Health-Seattle and King County, the Washington State Department of Health, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help enhance their capacity to detect and treat COVID-19.
Read MoreCMS Issues Change Request for HCPCS Codes
Posted by Steve Halasey | Mar 12, 2020 | Compliance, Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Lab Management |
CMS has issued a change request to inform Medicare administrative contractors about new HCPCS codes that are subject to and excluded from CLIA edits.
Read MoreIAEA to Support Countries in the Detection of Novel Coronavirus
Posted by | Mar 11, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases |
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will provide diagnostic kits, equipment, and training in nuclear-derived detection techniques to countries asking for assistance in tackling the worldwide spread of the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19.
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