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An optical methodology for the rapid detection of COVID-19 provides an advantage over PCR in terms of the speed of sample processing and the ability to simultaneously analyze a large number of samples. More...21 Feb 2022
PCR-Based SARS-CoV-2 Assay Quickly Detects All Known COVID-19 Variants
A rapid test that detects all known COVID-19 variants, including the highly transmissible Omicron variant, is up for approval for clinical testing, and could guide treatment as well as identify high-risk patients. More...17 Feb 2022
First Handheld COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Test Detects Positive Sample in 15 Minutes
A handheld POCT nucleic acid testing product for COVID-19 reaches very high level of sensitivity, specificity and accuracy, which is similar as qPCR test, and can also stably detect viruses at a very low LoD (Limit of Detection). More...15 Feb 2022
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