FDA-Cleared HSV-1/2 Assay
FDA has cleared the IMDx HSV-1/2 assay for Abbott m2000, a test that detects and differentiates herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2 from male and female skin lesions from anogenital or oral sites.
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Diagnostics’ Role in Monitoring HIV Patient Response to Therapy
Expert guidelines for initially confirming HIV infection are changing this year, moving away from dependence upon Western blot and emphasizing more practical, rapid tests.
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A Closer Look: STD/HIV Testing Devices
Today’s STD and HIV testing devices strive to deliver rapid results in a variety of clinical settings. Some offer advances never seen before.
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STD/HIV Testing
Screening for sexually transmitted diseases is bringing a hidden epidemic into the spotlight. It’s also critical to keeping tabs on antimicrobial resistance.
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From the Editor: Rapid: Not Just About Speed
With quick test results come public health benefits and better treatment, but for some rapid diagnostic tests, accuracy remains elusive.
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