Roche’s new test is the first available immunoassay that allows for simultaneous, independent determination of the hepatitis C virus antigen and antibody status.

Recently, the Wondfo Biotech COVID-19 Antigen Detection Kit (Immunochromatography Method) was included in the WHO (World Health Organization) list for emergency use by the WHO, which can be purchased by other countries and regions.

Recently, Wondfo's 2019-nCoV Antigen Test (Lateral Flow Method) is listed by WHO (World Health Organization) for emergency use listing (EUL), available for purchase in other countries and regions in worldwide.

Abbott said on Wednesday that COVID-19 testing demand has continued throughout its second quarter, driving its Diagnostics business revenues up 33 percent year over year.

Roche announced on Monday that its Elecsys HCV Duo test for hepatitis C virus (HCV) received CE marking, and it is launching in countries accepting the regulatory approval.

The director of Columbia University’s Center for Infection and Immunity talked about problems with antigen tests and the need for continued investment in COVID-19 testing.

Two SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests from Watmind USA and Genabio Diagnostics have received Emergency Use Authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for at-home use without a prescription.

Recently, Hotgen Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)-Antigentest has officially passed 3a validation of the UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), which proves that the antigen test not only has high specificity, but also has high detection sensitivity.

Recently, Shanghai University, relying on Shanghai's scientific and educational resources, gave full play to the cross-integration of multiple disciplines such as machinery and control, and the national first-class discipline of "mechanical engineering"

The FDA cautioned in late 2021 after the omicron variant emerged that antigen tests may have reduced sensitivity, meaning they correctly identify fewer people with COVID-19. Data have continued to accumulate that the tests are not as sensitive to the newer variants of the virus, Stenzel said.