Just How Accurate Are Rapid Antigen Tests? Two Testing Experts Explain the Latest Data
Even though demand for COVID-19 tests greatly overwhelmed supply earlier in the pandemic, rapid home tests are more available today.
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A Highly-Accurate 30-second COVID Test?
Researchers at the University of Florida and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan have developed a 30-second COVID test that can detect coronavirus infection in as sensitively and accurately as the gold standard PCR test.
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FDA: Stop Using LuSys Laboratories COVID-19 Tests
The FDA has warned consumers to stop using the LuSys Laboratories COVID-19 Antigen Test (Nasal/Saliva) and the LuSys Laboratories COVID-19 IgG/IgM Antibody Test.
Covid Testing Has Turned Into a Financial Windfall for Hospitals and Other Providers
Hospitals are charging up to $650 for a molecular covid test that costs $50 or less to run, according to Medicare claims analyzed by Hospital Pricing Specialists (HPS).
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Backed by Millions in Public and Private Cash, Rapid COVID Tests Are Coming to Stores Near You
Scientists and lawmakers agree that over-the-counter COVID-19 tests could allow desk workers to settle back into their cubicles and make it easier to reopen schools and travel.
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First SARS-CoV-2 Test Granted Marketing Authorization
The FDA granted marketing authorization to the BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1, the first SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic test permitted to be marketed beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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New COVID Test Pooling Strategy Offers Early Outbreak Detection
Researchers have proposed a new quantitative strategy for pooling COVID-19 tests in order to monitor spread and detect outbreaks early within closed communities, such as nursing homes or universities.
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FDA Authorizes First Molecular Non-Prescription, At-Home COVID-19 Test
The US FDA has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Cue COVID-19 Test for Home and Over The Counter Use.
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SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Test Helps Select Donor Blood Samples for Therapeutic Use
A new COVID-19 antibody assay was able to detect IgG and IgM antibodies to determine viable donor samples for therapeutic use and clinical trials.
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Entire UK Population to Be Home-Tested for COVID-19 Weekly
According to Spectrum Solutions, the company’s saliva-based COVID-19 home test will be rolled out to the United Kingdom as part of the country’s efforts to test its entire population, weekly.
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Rheonix COVID-19 MDx Assay Receives Expanded FDA Emergency Use Authorization to Include Saliva as a Sample Type
Rheonix Inc received an expanded FDA emergency use authorization that allows the use of saliva as an approved sample type.
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LabCorp’s Pixel COVID-19 Test Now Authorized Direct-to-Consumer
LabCorp’s Pixel COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit has been authorized for emergency use by the FDA — the first COVID-19 direct-to-consumer (non-prescription) test system.
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FDA Reauthorizes BinaxNow COVID-19 Test for Home Use
The US FDA issued a new emergency use authorization for Abbott’s BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test, which is now authorized for use by patients at home with a prescription.
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Study to Evaluate $5, 10-min Saliva Test for COVID-19
Stanford Medicine is seeking volunteers for a study of an at-home, COVID-19 saliva test that’s designed to cost $5 or less, use no electricity and provide fast and accurate results.
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FDA Okays First Combo FLU + COVID-19 Diagnostic for Home Testing
The FDA authorized Quest Diagnostics RC COVID-19 +Flu RT-PCR Test for home collection of patient samples to detect both COVID-19 and influenza A and B (flu).
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