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Atila Isothermal qPCR Coronavirus Test Proves Easy to Use, Sensitive in Preliminary Evaluations

Apr 16, 2020
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Madeleine Johnson

This story has been updated to include addtional comments on limits of detection.

NEW YORK – An assay to detect COVID-19 from Atila Biosystems that was granted US Emergency Use Authorization this week is getting positive reviews from early evaluators.

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