Fulgent Genetics confirmed ability to detect Omicron variant with RT-PCR tests for COVID-19
On Dec. 1, 2021, Fulgent Genetics confirmed that the Companyﾒs RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes…
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Labcorp announced collection for COVID-19 PCR testing in over 500 Locations nationwide, with plans to double locations
On Nov. 30, 2021, LabCorp announced that it had begun offering observed self-collection for COVID-19 PCR testing in…
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Thermo Fisher Scientific confirmed detection of SARS-CoV-2 in samples containing Omicron Variant with TaqPath COVID-19 tests
On Nov. 29, 2021, Thermo Fisher Scientific confirmed that its polymerase chain reaction (PCR) TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit…
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PerkinElmer received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for respiratory SARS-CoV-2 panel
On Oct. 7, 2021, PerkinElmer announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had issued Emergency Use…
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Quidel announced QuickVue at-home OTC COVID-19 tests to CVS Pharmacy
On Sept. 1, 2021, Quidel announced it will make Quidel’s non-prescription QuickVue® At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test available to…
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BD and CerTest Biotec announced CE Mark for molecular test to detect, identify certain SARS-CoV-2 variants
On Aug. 6, 2021, BD (Becton, Dickinson) and CerTest Biotec announced the CE mark for a molecular test…
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Twist Bioscience began shipping synthetic RNA positive controls for Delta (B.1.617.2) SARS-CoV-2 variant
On Jul. 22, 2021, Twist Bioscience announced that it had started shipping its synthetic RNA reference controls for…
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CDC and Texas Health Officials confirmed First Mpox In U.S. traveler
On Jul. 13, 2021, an emergency department (ED) physician in Dallas evaluated an early middle-aged man with a…
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Becton Dickinson and CerTest teamed up to detect covid-19 in saliva
On Jul. 5, 2021, CerTest Biotec and BD announces addition of saliva to the CE Marked VIASURE SARS-CoV-2…
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Biotechnology | COVID-19 | Diagnostics | NIH
NIH-funded screening study builds case for frequent COVID-19 antigen testing
On Jun. 30, 2021, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a highly anticipated study that compared rapid…
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XPhyto supplied 10 test centers in Berlin with 25-minute COVID-19 PCR test
On Jun. 30, 2021, XPhyto announces that it had signed a master supply agreement with Beovita GmbH &…
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Oxford researchers identified levels of antibody protection required to prevent symptomatic COVID-19
On Jun. 25, 2021, researchers from the University of Oxford released their findings about the so-called ”correlates of…
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BioReference Laboratories announces first COVID-19 testing program for cruise industry
On Jun. 22, 2021, BioReference Laboratories, an OPKO Health company, announced a COVID-19 testing program for U.S. based…
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Pixel by Labcorp COVID-19 PCR test home collection kits now available nationwide
On Jun. 8, 2021, LabCorp announced that its Pixel COVID-19 PCR Test Home Collection Kits were availavle in…
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Health Canada approved Quidel’s Sofia’ SARS antigen FIA test for screening asymptomatic populations
On May 24, 2021, Quidel announced that its Sofia® SARS Antigen FIA is the first rapid antigen test…
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XPhyto rapid point-of-care COVID-19 PCR test offered for sale in Germany
On May 20, 2021, XPhyto announced announced it had commenced a pilot project with its rapid COVID-19 PCR…
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XPhyto pursued market access in Israel for its COVID-19 PCR Rapid Test
On Apr. 28, 2021, XPhyto announce that it has delivered 2,000 of its rapid 25-minute PCR tests (ﾓCovid-ID…
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CerTest Biotec, BD announced addition of saliva to CE Marked VIASURE SARS-CoV-2 Real Time PCR Detection Kit for BD MAX
On Apr. 27, 2021, CerTest Biotec, along with BD announced the VIASURE SARS-CoV-2 (N1 + N2) Real Time PCR…
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XPhyto signed German distribution, storage and logistics agreement for 25-minute COVID-19 PCR test
On Apr. 21, 2021, XPhyto announced that it had entered into an agreement with an established German pharmaceutical…
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Labcorp launched COVID-19 test kits for small businesses to support return to work safely
On Apr. 20, 2021, LabCorp announced the availability of the Pixel by Labcorpﾮ COVID-19 PCR Test Home Collection…
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FDA authorized new high-throughput, automated system for leading COVID-19 test
On Apr. 12, 2021, Thermo Fisher Scientific announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had granted…
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Thermo Fisher Scientific launched In-Air SARS-CoV-2 surveillance solution
On Mar. 24, 2021, Thermo Fisher Scientific announced the launch of the Thermo Scientific AerosolSense Sampler, a new…
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XPhyto announces European approval for 25 minute COVID-19 PCR test
On Mar. 18, 2021, XPhyto and its exclusive German diagnostics development partner, 3a-diagnostics, are pleased to announce the…
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XPhyto partner received ISO Certification for 25-minute COVID-19 RT-PCR test
On Mar. 10, 2021, XPhyto and 3a-diagnostics announced successful EN ISO 13485 certification for the rapid point-of-care, SARS-CoV-2…
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Agilent completed CE-IVD registration of qRT-PCR In vitro diagnostic kit for SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection
On Mar. 9, 2021, Agilent Technologies announced the launch of a real-time reverse transcription (qRT) PCR-based diagnostic kit…
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Abbott’s received FDA EUA for laboratory PCR assay that detects and differentiates SARS-CoV-2, Flu A, Flu B and RSV
On Mar. 5, 2021, Abbott announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for…
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XPhyto placed first order for 25-minute COVID-19 RT-PCR tests
On Feb. 24, 2021, XPhyto announced that it has placed the first order for its rapid point-of-care SARS-CoV-2…
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XPhyto announced completion of European CE-IVD application for 25-Minute COVID-19 RT-PCR test
On Feb. 16, 2021, XPhyto and 3a-diagnostics announced that all actions and procedures required for its European regulatory…
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Cue Health’s connected point-of-care Covid-19 test demonstrated 97.8% agreement compared to Central Lab PCR Testing
On Feb. 11, 2021, Cue Health announced the results of an independent clinical validation study conducted by Mayo…
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DNA Genotek’s OMNIgene®·ORAL included in EUA granted to Ambry Genetics for use in COVID-19 RT-PCR saliva test
On Jan. 29, 2021, OraSure Technologies announced its OMNIgene®·ORAL (OM-505) saliva collection kit, a product of subsidiary DNA…
