Novacyt, a biotechnology group focused on clinical diagnostics, announced the launch of a portfolio of assays under the name SNPsig to help in the diagnosis of the new SARS-CoV-2 variants. The new SNPsig portfolio complements and supports the need for PCR genotyping of variants, which emerged across the world in the latter part of 2020.
eMed, a digital health company, has announced a collaboration with the State of Colorado to administer approximately two million virtually guided BinaxNOW at-home Covid-19 rapid tests per month. The tests reveal results within minutes and are expected to aid in the safe re-opening of schools.
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Omega Laboratories has launched a new suite of Covid-19 laboratory testing services, and now offers PCR testing for the disease. Omega’s Research & Development team is also hard at work validating COVID-19 oral fluid testing and laboratory-based antibody testing in the coming months.
