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Facing 'Unfathomable' Demand, Quidel Ramps Up SARS-CoV-2 Test Production

Jul 31, 2020
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Madeleine Johnson
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NEW YORK – Quidel is massively ramping up production of its molecular diagnostic and antigen tests to meet skyrocketing demands for SARS-CoV-2 testing in the US.

In a call with investors on Thursday the firm outlined its manufacturing strategies and guided for an expected windfall third quarter. Quidel also provided details on Friday related to $71 million in National Institutes of Health funding to support planned expansions.

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