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Latest Updates on COVID-19 Testing - Kits, Products, Services, Instrumentation - 5 Jan 2021
New CE-Marked ELISA Antigen Test for SARS-CoV-2
EUROIMMUN's new ELISA Antigen Test for SARS-CoV-2 has received CE-marking. It has been validated for swab sample material from the upper respiratory tract and demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy.
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WESAIL COVID-19 Ag & Ab Tests Now Added to Lists of Approved Kits
Rapid COVID-19 Antigen and Antibody Test Kits from WESAIL have now been added to the list of approved kits by Ministero della Salute (the Health Department, Italy), Paul-Ehrlich-Institut and the European Commission.
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Winter Multiplex Panel Detects SARS-CoV-2, Flu A, Flu B and RSV
Differentiate multiple respiratory viruses (SARS-CoV-2, Flu A and B, RSV) in one test without additional workload or costs. Saliva sampling option convenient for patients, do not require extraction and enable a faster, resource-effective workflow, while also achieving high PCR sensitivity.
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New PCR Test to Differentiate Between COVID-19 and Flu
EUROIMMUN has announced its new EURORealTime PCR test, which can differentiate between COVID-19 and Flu is now available in countries accepting the CE-mark. This single multiparametric assay can save time & resources in the lab.
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Beckman Coulter Ramps Up Capacity for CE-IVD COVID-19 Antibody Test
Beckman Coulter has received CE-marking for its Access SARS-CoV-2 IgG assay. The serology test detects IgG antibodies targeting the receptor-binding domain of the spike protein and has confirmed 100% sensitivity and 99.8% specificity. Beckman Coulter can now manufacture 30 million tests per month.
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Three Surface Tests for SARS-CoV-2 Receive AOAC Validation
bioMérieux's VERIPRO SARS-CoV-2 assay, the PathogenDx EnviroX-Rv assay and the COVID-19 Indoor Test™ by Phylagen are the first three surface tests to receive AOAC Certificate of Validation under its Emergency Response Validation process.
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RT-qPCR Assay Optimised for Multiplexed SARS-CoV-2 Testing
Multiplex assays, ideal for SARS-CoV-2 and winter virus testing, have the potential to save considerable time, effort and reagent use (but are more complex to optimise). Therefore, in a new app note, PCR Biosystems has done the hard work for you.
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Large US Rapid Test Manufacturer Streamlines Testing Workflow With Reputable Lab
The Innova Medical Group (IMG) has purchased BIOLAB; a California-based CLIA-certified Biosafety Level 2 laboratory. This will allow IMG to streamline testing workflows with accurate and affordable processing.
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New Room Temperature-Stable Viral Transport Medium
Teknova's new Active Viral Transport (ATM) maintains viral (SARS-CoV-2) stability at room temperature for up to 72 hours and can also be stored at room temperature before use and has been tested for USP quality control standards.
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Co-Diagnostics Designs Test to Detect New Coronavirus Strain Mutations
Principal design work is now completed for a PCR test that would allow researchers to identify certain mutations in a newly detected variant of SARS-CoV-2 known as VUI 202012/01.
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Leading Rapid Malaria Test Kit Manufacturer Has SARS-CoV-2 Test FDA-Authorized
AccessBio's rapid lateral-flow antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 is now available in the US after receiving FDA authorization. Results are shown clearly on the test due to the NanoAct™ colored cellulose nanobeads embedded in the test strip.
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EC Issues Rapid Antigen Test Guidelines
The European Commission (EC) has put forward rules to ensure the uniform use, validation and recognition of rapid antigen tests in the EU and signed a contract with Abbott and Roche to provide 20 million rapid antigen test kits to member states
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New Synthetic RNA Control for UK Variant Strain of SARS-CoV-2
Mutations in the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 have made some S-gene PCR tests invalid. Twist Bioscience is now offering an RNA control for labs to check the validity of their RT-PCR tests. This new control adds to Twist Bioscience's range of SARS-CoV-2 reagents.
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Date Published: 4th January 2021
Latest Updates on COVID-19 Testing
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