Lyme Disease Test Granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
The test detects Borrelia bacteria directly from skin samples at tick bite sites.
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UK Hospital Trials 60-Second Test for Winter Respiratory Infections
University Hospital Southampton is trialing a point-of-care biosensor test for flu, COVID-19, and RSV, delivering results in four minutes, according to the hospital.
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Lucid Diagnostics Secures VA Contract for Esophageal DNA Test
Lucid Diagnostics has secured a VA contract for its EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Test, expanding access to esophageal precancer screening for more than 9 million veterans through the federal supply schedule at Medicare-aligned pricing.
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Plasma Test Launches for Rapid Detection of Mold Infections
The plasma-based test detects cell-free DNA from 14 mold species and delivers results in less than 24 hours, according to the company.
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Bipartisan Bill Would Expand Medicaid Coverage for Pediatric Genomic Sequencing
A bipartisan House bill would require Medicaid to cover whole genome and exome sequencing for children with suspected rare diseases, aiming to improve diagnostic access and reduce costs, according to lawmakers and recent pilot programs.
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