New COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Achieves PCR-Like Accuracy Quickly
Researchers have developed a new test for COVID-19 that combines the speed of over-the-counter antigen tests with the accuracy of PCR tests.
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New Genetic Test Effectively Screens Newborns for Rare Disorders
A newly developed test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns was feasible, reliable, and scalable, recent research shows.
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How RNA Reference Materials Can Help Standardize COVID-19 Tests
A multiorganizational study is looking at how RNA reference materials can streamline efforts to make COVID-19 PCR test results more comparable between labs.
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Rapid COVID-19 Tests Highly Accurate for Children & Adolescents, Study Finds
The study research suggests that rapid antigen tests can be confidently used to screen for adolescents who are infected but not showing symptoms.
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COVID Control: How Northeastern University Built an In-House Testing Lab from Scratch
Boston-based Northeastern University fully reopened in Fall 2021 thanks to a rigorous COVID testing program and an in-house laboratory.
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