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OraSure's DNA Genotek Gets FDA Clearance for Sample Collection Kits

Jan 22, 2020
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NEW YORK – DNA Genotek, a wholly owned subsidiary of OraSure Technologies, said on Wednesday it has obtained 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Oragene Dx sample collection kits.

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