Infectious Disease
News on research and diagnostic development for pathogenic diseases.
Luminex Obtains CE Marking for MDx Panel to Detect Flu A/B, RSV, COVID-19
Results are generated in a single workflow from a patient sample, which enables rapid detection for the differential diagnosis of a single pathogen.
FDA Grants EUAs for LabCorp Respiratory Panel, Nexus Medical COVID-19 Test
Both tests rely on RT-PCR and are authorized for use with samples collected either in a healthcare setting or at home.
Hong Kong Dx Firm Prenetics Shares Down 9 Percent on First Day on Nasdaq
The company was valued at $1.25 billion with a combined equity value of $1.7 billion in September.
FDA Issues First EUA for Non-Prescription COVID-19/Flu/RSV Test
The sample kit can be purchased online or in a store without a prescription with users self-collecting nasal swab samples and mailing them to the lab.
Qiagen Gets CE Mark for High-Capacity Syndromic Testing Platform
The company also launched updated versions of its CE-marked respiratory and gastrointestinal testing panels for use on the QiaStat-Dx systems.
May 12, 2022
LumiraDx Q1 Revenues up 18 Percent
May 11, 2022
May 4, 2022