Abbott received FDA Emergency Use Authorization and launches test to detect novel Coronavirus

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On Mar. 19, 2020, Abbott announced the FDA has issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the company’s molecular test for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Abbott is immediately shipping 150,000 Abbott RealTime SARS-CoV-2 EUA tests to existing customers in the U.S. The tests are used on the company’s m2000οΎ™ RealTime System. Abbott will be working with health systems and government authorities to deploy additional m2000 systems where they are needed.

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