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The index outperformed the Dow Jones, the Nasdaq, and the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index in the first half of the year.

Earlier this month Centogene said that previously acquired laboratory space in Hamburg is now exclusively performing SARS-CoV-2 testing.

The GenomeWeb Index rose more than 2 percent in June, but the increase was subdued compared to the index's 9 percent climb in May and 18 percent hike in April.

The tests were developed by Psomagen, Acupath Laboratories, and BioTNS, and the nasal swab self-collection kit is offered by Kroger Health.

The PCR-based test is based on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's CDC 2019-Novel Coronavirus Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel.

The test is based on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's SARS-CoV-2 panel and detects two regions of the virus' nucleocapsid gene.

Both tests are authorized for use by any laboratory CLIA certified to perform high-complexity tests, according to the FDA.

Both PCR-based tests are designed to detect SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid in upper respiratory specimens and may only be performed by their developers.