The WHO and FIND are supporting NGS-based testing in low-resource settings, while a resistance testing program at New York State's Wadsworth Center has matured.
In a conversation at the Association for Molecular Pathology meeting, the directors touched on topics such as test allocation and staffing and reagent shortages.
The firm recently described circumstances in which the fraction of host or donor DNA could be altered, and plans new approaches to data interpretation.
Quidel expects to launch at least four new products over the next year and commented on its overall COVID-19 strategy, as well as R&D plans, M&A possibilities, and other updates.