Rapid antigen test

How Biotech Developers Are Working Towards New Diagnostic Solutions to Combat Covid-19

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Clinical development has been initiated on the test, which is designed to detect the activity of what are known as T-cells.

Key Points: 
  • Clinical development has been initiated on the test, which is designed to detect the activity of what are known as T-cells.
  • In a recent US study , the presence of SARS-CoV-2-specific effector T-cells is likely a predictor of a person's ability to recover from severe COVID-19.
  • Diagnostic solutions represented a whopping 111.1% growth year-over-year, with $2.4 billion in COVID-19 testing revenue boosting that segment to more than $4.3 billion in sales.
  • Abbott's two tests are its BinaxNow rapid antigen test and its international counterpart, the PanBio COVID-19 Ag rapid diagnostic.

How Biotech Developers Are Working Towards New Diagnostic Solutions to Combat Covid-19

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Clinical development has been initiated on the test, which is designed to detect the activity of what are known as T-cells.

Key Points: 
  • Clinical development has been initiated on the test, which is designed to detect the activity of what are known as T-cells.
  • In a recent US study , the presence of SARS-CoV-2-specific effector T-cells is likely a predictor of a person's ability to recover from severe COVID-19.
  • Diagnostic solutions represented a whopping 111.1% growth year-over-year, with $2.4 billion in COVID-19 testing revenue boosting that segment to more than $4.3 billion in sales.
  • Abbott's two tests are its BinaxNow rapid antigen test and its international counterpart, the PanBio COVID-19 Ag rapid diagnostic.

Unisys and Inspire Health Alliance Launch U-Pass™, a Comprehensive COVID-19 Testing and Digital Health Passport Solution

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

U-Pass combines comprehensive testing with a digital health passport and management services, and is scalable to organizations of any size.

Key Points: 
  • U-Pass combines comprehensive testing with a digital health passport and management services, and is scalable to organizations of any size.
  • As a security and IT services partner to Inspire Health Alliance, Unisys provides end-to-end support, including project management, systems integration capabilities and onsite technical support and field services.
  • With the addition of U-Pass, Unisys helps Inspire Health Alliance deliver a range COVID-19 testing and access control benefits, including:
    Comprehensive Testing: A wide array of testing options are available, including both rapid COVID-19 antibody and antigen tests, as well as PCR testing, managed independently by licensed healthcare administrators.
  • For more information on how Unisys delivers for its clients across the government, financial services and commercial markets, visit www.unisys.com .

OraSure Technologies Submits COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Prescription Home Self-Test and Professional Test to FDA for Emergency Use Authorization

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

We believe our rapid antigen tests will be well received in the market thanks to their simplicity and ease of use.

Key Points: 
  • We believe our rapid antigen tests will be well received in the market thanks to their simplicity and ease of use.
  • Subject to receipt of Emergency Use Authorization, the Company intends to market a COVID-19 Prescription Home Self-Test and a Professional Test for use in POC settings.
  • OraSure has started manufacturing the COVID-19 rapid antigen test in parallel with EUA submission.
  • The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and OraSure Technologies undertakes no duty to update these statements.

Wellness 4 Humanity Announces Relocation and Expansion of Honolulu Testing Site

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Monday, March 29, 2021

Wellness 4 Humanity Honolulu offers four options for COVID-19 testing:

Key Points: 
  • Wellness 4 Humanity Honolulu offers four options for COVID-19 testing:
    Rapid Antigen Test ($169) Provides results in just 15 minutes with 97.4% accuracy and 100% specificity.
  • Additionally, Wellness 4 Humanity offers customized testing services on a larger scale for corporate solutions.
  • Wellness 4 Humanity in Honolulu will be open Monday Friday from10 a.m. 6 p.m. and Saturday Sunday from 10 a.m. 3 p.m.
  • Follow Wellness 4 Humanity Honolulu on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and trends.

Test For Take-off!

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Friday, March 26, 2021

In partnership with Ink Aviation, the airline can facilitate COVID-19 test bookings for its customers, using a new integrated Passenger Covid-19 Test Booking Portal.

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with Ink Aviation, the airline can facilitate COVID-19 test bookings for its customers, using a new integrated Passenger Covid-19 Test Booking Portal.
  • The platform integrates with multiple stakeholders, including medical establishments, airlines, airports and governments, to securely validate and share passenger health credentials, such as test results and vaccines.
  • The platform is compatible with all digital and paper COVID-19 test certificates including results from RT-PCR, LAMP and Antigen tests.
  • The cost of the test will vary based on the country and lab facilitating the test.

Maverick Health Partners with Visby Medical to Provide and Support Rapid COVID-19 PCR Testing

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Maverick Health , a leader in cutting-edge, end-to-end diagnostic testing solutions that provide patients with actionable insights and access to their virtual physician network, today announces its partnership with Visby Medical to offer FDA authorized, instrument-free, rapid PCR testing to its organizational partners, at their growing network of concierge testing sites, and in their customers homes.

Key Points: 
  • Maverick Health , a leader in cutting-edge, end-to-end diagnostic testing solutions that provide patients with actionable insights and access to their virtual physician network, today announces its partnership with Visby Medical to offer FDA authorized, instrument-free, rapid PCR testing to its organizational partners, at their growing network of concierge testing sites, and in their customers homes.
  • Through this partnership with Visby Medical, these organizations will now have access to rapid PCR tests as well.
  • Additionally, Maverick Health will offer rapid PCR testing at their concierge testing sites in New York, Boston, and Miamiwith additional locations opening soonas well as through their at-home testing service.
  • By leveraging our rapidly growing network of at-home medical professionals, Maverick Health is bringing rapid 30-minute PCR tests not only into our growing network of concierge testing sites, but also into the home, said Ezra Gontownik, Co-founder of Maverick Health.

eMed and x.labs Collaborate to Share Validated Results of At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Tests

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

"Widespread rapid testing and results reporting continues to be among the key solutions forreducing the spread of COVID-19," said Dr. Patrice Harris, eMed CEO.

Key Points: 
  • "Widespread rapid testing and results reporting continues to be among the key solutions forreducing the spread of COVID-19," said Dr. Patrice Harris, eMed CEO.
  • eMed offers a first-of-its-kinddigital health platform to virtually guide individuals through an at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test.
  • The rapid BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test requires no additional equipment, is authenticated,and delivers results within 15 minutes.
  • eMed continues to distribute and administer millions of at-home COVID-19 rapid tests throughout the country, helping get more tests in the hands of people who need them most.

SWABD Launches FDA Approved Wedding COVID Test Kits Direct to Consumers

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Guests should get SWABD before entering the venue, before hopping on the shuttle, or anywhere "day-of'' prior to seeing people outside their pod.

Key Points: 
  • Guests should get SWABD before entering the venue, before hopping on the shuttle, or anywhere "day-of'' prior to seeing people outside their pod.
  • That is why the team of scientists at SWABD is at the forefront of COVID-19 research, utilizing advanced technology to provide fast and affordable COVID-19 test kits.
  • SWABD offers their rapid FDA approved wedding COVID Antigen test for only $44 per kit and no waiting around.
  • Please visit the SWABD website for more detailed information regarding the science behind their game changing test kits.

JFI Medical LLC Expands COVID-19 Testing Program to Indianapolis International Airport

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 25, 2021

The partnership will expand on the Indianapolis International Airports (IND) previous COVID-19 testing program for Indianapolis Airport Authority employees by increasing testing to all badged airport employees and the traveling public by providing a 24-hour PCR testing platform as well as rapid antigen tests results within 1 hour.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will expand on the Indianapolis International Airports (IND) previous COVID-19 testing program for Indianapolis Airport Authority employees by increasing testing to all badged airport employees and the traveling public by providing a 24-hour PCR testing platform as well as rapid antigen tests results within 1 hour.
  • JFI Medical, dedicated to the equitable distribution of premium medical testing, supplies and equipment to disadvantaged communities, recognized a disproportion of access to coronavirus testing in sections of the country, particularly within communities of color.
  • Approximately 8 years ago, Coleman and Lacy formed JFI Medical, a medical device-driven company focused primarily on rehabilitation braces for stroke patients.
  • Providing onsite COVID-19 testing opportunities for airport employees and our travelers is another example of our customer service in action, said Mario Rodriguez Indianapolis Airport Authority Executive Director.