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Roche launches COVID-19 PCR test to detect fast-spreading XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant
XBB.1.5 is prevalent in the U.S. and is quickly spreading to other countries. It is a subvariant of a SARS-CoV-2 variant called XBB. That lineage is a recombinant of two descendants of the BA.2 lineage, which began spiking early in 2022.
January 26, 2023
Abbott CEO expects high single-digit sales growth excluding COVID-19 revenues in 2023
The firm booked diagnostics segment revenues of $3.31 billion in the fourth quarter, down 26.1% year over year. Nonetheless, its CEO sees some easing of macroenvironment challenges that impacted growth in 2022.
January 25, 2023
VieCure, Labcorp collaborate on clinical workflows, genomic testing
The firms are aiming to assist patient-specific treatment plans by integrating Labcorp’s precision medicine testing with VieCure’s clinical decision-support tool.
January 25, 2023
Quest survey: U.S. adults more comfortable with self-testing, but more familiar with horoscope sign than blood type
The prevalence of COVID-19 brought self-initiated testing to the forefront, Quest noted, with 4 in 5 surveyed claiming they're comfortable using at-home COVID tests.
January 23, 2023
With Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant, VisualDx to develop diagnostic, surveillance tools for underserved
The firm said it will use the funds to expand equitable access to its clinical decision support, artificial intelligence, and machine learning tools.
January 18, 2023
S2 Genomics, Bonsailab ink Spain, Portugal distribution agreement
S2 Genomics is partnering with Bonsailab to promote, sell, and support its Singulator 100 and 200 systems, which provide consistent isolation of single cells or nuclei from solid-tissue samples.
January 17, 2023
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OpGen closes $7.5 million public offering
OpGen closed a public offering of an aggregate of 2.6 million shares of its common stock, Series A-1 warrants, to purchase the same amount of common stock and Series A-2 warrants at a combined public offering price of $2.90 per share.
January 17, 2023
Jumpcode Genomics enters PacBio’s Compatible Partner program
Jumpcode’s Single Cell RNA Boost Kit is compatible with PacBio’s Multiplexed Arrays Sequencing (MAS-Seq) for 10x Single Cell 3’ kit, which allows researchers to remove uninformative fragments from single-cell RNA sequencing libraries prior to sequencing.
January 12, 2023
After Illumina presentation highlighting Grail potential comes a possible EU fine
At the J.P. Morgan healthcare event this week, Illumina's CEO said Grail must be operated separately and independently pursuant to measures required by the EU.
January 12, 2023
Molecular diagnostic instrument vital in QuidelOrtho combination
At the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, QuidelOrtho's CEO said the rollout of the Savannah molecular diagnostic platform was instrumental in the decision to combine the two firms.
January 10, 2023
Exact Sciences preliminary Q4 revenues rise 16% on strong screening sales
The firm expects screening revenue of $401.8 million to $402.8 million, an increase of 45% year-over-year. The screening business includes laboratory service revenue from Cologuard tests.
January 9, 2023
QuidelOrtho expects Q4 revenues between $853 million and $868 million
Its CEO said QuidelOrtho's strong positioning in the point-of-care market enabled it to serve patients in a strong respiratory season, which drove substantial revenue growth.
January 6, 2023
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