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Walgreens Launches COVID-19 Index to Advance Rapid Detection of Omicron and Track Variant Activity by State

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

New data from the Walgreens COVID-19 Index shows more than 95% of all positive COVID-19 cases are presumed to be the Omicron variant.

Key Points: 
  • New data from the Walgreens COVID-19 Index shows more than 95% of all positive COVID-19 cases are presumed to be the Omicron variant.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220119005357/en/
    Data captured in the Walgreens COVID-19 Index can track the spread of the Omicron variant within 24 to 48 hours, more quickly than other methods.
  • The Walgreens COVID-19 Index is based on proprietary data from PCR testing services administered by Walgreens and performed by its testing partner Aegis Sciences.
  • All data presented in the Walgreens COVID-19 Index is aggregated and de-identified to protect individuals privacy.

Global PCR and Realtime PCR Testing Market Forecast to Decline at a CAGR of -10.93% from 2020 to reach $12,546.83 Million in 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

The global polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing market reached a value of nearly $22,380 million in 2020, having increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.11% since 2015.

Key Points: 
  • The global polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing market reached a value of nearly $22,380 million in 2020, having increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.11% since 2015.
  • The global polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing market is expected to stabilize and reach $17,054.69 million in 2030, at a CAGR of 6.33%.
  • North America was the largest region in the global polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing market, accounting for 34.5% of the total in 2020.
  • The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing market size will decline the least in Indonesia at $85.8 million.

Tetracore, Inc. Introduces First USDA-Licensed Real-Time PCR Test for the Detection of Foot and Mouth Disease Virus in Bovine, Swine and Ovine

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Friday, June 11, 2021

The VetAlert FMDV RNAhigh-performance test kit was developed by Tetracore scientists and will be commercialized and sold by Tetracore.

Key Points: 
  • The VetAlert FMDV RNAhigh-performance test kit was developed by Tetracore scientists and will be commercialized and sold by Tetracore.
  • Nearly two decades ago, Tetracore validated and published a real-time RT-PCR assay for FMDV, as described by Callahan et al.
  • The primer and probe set from the publication became part of the OIE and USDA reference test methods.
  • Tetracore is a Registered Trademark and VetAlert is a Trademark of Tetracore, Inc.
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Global PCR and Realtime PCR Testing Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impacts, Implications and Growth Forecast to 2025 & 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Global Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) And Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion\n6.2.

Key Points: 
  • Global Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) And Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion\n6.2.
  • Global Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) And Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion\n6.3.
  • Global Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) And Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion\n7.2.
  • Global Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) And Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion\n'

Calgary Based Travel Clinic expanding Private Covid Testing to all major cities in Canada

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

b'CALGARY, AB, April 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Head quartered in Calgary, Canadian Travel Clinics is one of the leading names in the travel healthcare industry of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • b'CALGARY, AB, April 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Head quartered in Calgary, Canadian Travel Clinics is one of the leading names in the travel healthcare industry of Canada.
  • The company\'s successful expansion in providing Covid-19 RT-PCR testing is 100 percent patient focused and currently operates from 5 locations across Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg & Vancouver.
  • Founded in 2016 by Usman Hashmi & Michele Fasolino, the company provides travel vaccinations and comprehensive Covid-19 RT-PCR Swab Test, Antigen test & Antibody Testsolutions to travelers and businesses.
  • We are trying to make essential travel more affordable for public during these difficult times.

PathogenDx Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Ultra-rapid COVID-19 Testing Platform, DetectX-Rv Test

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Monday, March 22, 2021

PathogenDx adapted its unique testing platform by combining multiplexed end-point, real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) with DNA microarray technology to enable testing for COVID-19 in people, in the air, and on contact surfaces.

Key Points: 
  • PathogenDx adapted its unique testing platform by combining multiplexed end-point, real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) with DNA microarray technology to enable testing for COVID-19 in people, in the air, and on contact surfaces.
  • "With an ultra-rapid sample-to-result testing turnaround time of four and a half hours, PathogenDx aims to simplify and expedite COVID-19 detection.
  • Furthermore, PathogenDx provides its environmental screening and monitoring EnviroX-Rv test for public facilities and buildings lacking ventilation.
  • Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that demonstrates uniqueness in developing and leveraging new technologies that deliver significant customer value.

PathogenDx Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Ultra-rapid COVID-19 Testing Platform, DetectX-Rv Test

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 22, 2021

PathogenDx adapted its unique testing platform by combining multiplexed end-point, real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) with DNA microarray technology to enable testing for COVID-19 in people, in the air, and on contact surfaces.

Key Points: 
  • PathogenDx adapted its unique testing platform by combining multiplexed end-point, real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) with DNA microarray technology to enable testing for COVID-19 in people, in the air, and on contact surfaces.
  • "With an ultra-rapid sample-to-result testing turnaround time of four and a half hours, PathogenDx aims to simplify and expedite COVID-19 detection.
  • Furthermore, PathogenDx provides its environmental screening and monitoring EnviroX-Rv test for public facilities and buildings lacking ventilation.
  • Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that demonstrates uniqueness in developing and leveraging new technologies that deliver significant customer value.

Sunquest Lauded by Frost & Sullivan for Driving Efficiency and Compliance with Its Differentiated Molecular Laboratory Information Management System

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Sunquest's comprehensive portfolio of products and services improves operational efficiency, enhances patient care, and lowers healthcare organizations' costs across the spectrum.

Key Points: 
  • Sunquest's comprehensive portfolio of products and services improves operational efficiency, enhances patient care, and lowers healthcare organizations' costs across the spectrum.
  • Sunquest Mitogen supports multiple molecular workflows such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), next-generation sequencing (NGS), chromosomal microarray (CMA), and mass spectrometry.
  • While other existing LIMS products are compatible with only about two workflows, Sunquest Mitogen supports more than 10 workflows.
  • "Sunquest strategically leverages its sister company, Data Innovations, vast collection of instrument drivers to makeSunquest Mitogen LIMS instrument-agnostic.

Sunquest Lauded by Frost & Sullivan for Driving Efficiency and Compliance with Its Differentiated Molecular Laboratory Information Management System

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Sunquest's comprehensive portfolio of products and services improves operational efficiency, enhances patient care, and lowers healthcare organizations' costs across the spectrum.

Key Points: 
  • Sunquest's comprehensive portfolio of products and services improves operational efficiency, enhances patient care, and lowers healthcare organizations' costs across the spectrum.
  • Sunquest Mitogen supports multiple molecular workflows such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), next-generation sequencing (NGS), chromosomal microarray (CMA), and mass spectrometry.
  • While other existing LIMS products are compatible with only about two workflows, Sunquest Mitogen supports more than 10 workflows.
  • "Sunquest strategically leverages its sister company, Data Innovations, vast collection of instrument drivers to makeSunquest Mitogen LIMS instrument-agnostic.

BrainChip Inc. and NaNose Medical Successfully Detect COVID-19 in Exhaled Breath with Fast High-Accuracy Results

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

NaNose Medical is currently collecting samples from three primary worldwide locations and will work with BrainChip to evaluate the data.

Key Points: 
  • NaNose Medical is currently collecting samples from three primary worldwide locations and will work with BrainChip to evaluate the data.
  • A study in China confirmed that breath sensor data is more accurate than the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test typically used.
  • Accurate testing is key at early stages, even before symptoms manifest, and after treatment before patients are discharged into their communities.
  • Akida is designed to provide a complete ultra-low power and fast AI Edge Network for vision, audio, olfactory and smart transducer applications.