Tools & Technology
The latest news on life science tools and technology in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
UK Government Suspends SARS-CoV-2 PCR Testing at Laboratory Due to Potential Erroneous Results
An estimated 43,000 people may have been given incorrect negative PCR test results between Sept. 8 and Oct. 12, mostly in the Southwest of England.
FDA Classifies Abbott SARS-CoV-2 Molecular Test Recall as Class I Due to False Positives
Last month, the agency alerted users to the potential of false positives due to overflow of the PCR reaction mixture into neighboring wells of the assay reagent tray.
Imec, MiDiagnostics Ink Licensing Agreement To Commercialize COVID-19 Breathalyzer
Imec said the agreement enables the commercialization of a device that enables aerosols and droplets from exhaled breath to be captured for screening.
Cepheid Obtains CE Mark for Expanded Combo COVID Test
The new test adds a third target for SARS-CoV-2 to enable better detection of the virus should it mutate further in the future.
Lucid Diagnostics Prices $70M IPO, Starts Trading on Nasdaq
Lucid markets an esophageal DNA test and cell collection device for the detection of gastroesophageal reflux disease, and esophageal precancer and cancer.