Clinical Lab Management
News on issues related to managing clinical laboratories.
Labcorp, GeneCentric Partnering on Development of RNA-Based Cancer Diagnostics
The parties will use retrospective analyses of Labcorp samples, and Labcorp will deploy tests produced through the project to academic and community cancer centers.
EU IVDR Implementation Woes Could Severely Limit Cancer Companion Test, Precision Therapy Access
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The EC has stuck with its timeline to implement the new regulations in eight months, raising concerns for cancer patients' ability to receive biomarker testing and treatments.
Study Validates AACC Recommendation Against Using Ct Values for SARS-CoV-2 PCR Tests
The study analyzed test results from more than 6,000 patients and found that using cycle threshold value cutoffs decreased sensitivity significantly.
Labcorp Receives FDA EUA for Combo COVID-19/Flu Home Collection Kit
The collection kit uses the Roche Cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Test for use on the Cobas 6800/8800 Systems for testing nasal or nasopharyngeal samples.
EKF Diagnostics Acquires Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory for up to $70M
EKF said it expects ADL Health, a PCR-focused testing laboratory based in Texas, to enhance its earnings immediately.