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Genetic test better than blood test for cardiovascular diseases
Determining an individual’s blood group based on genetic tests instead of merely traditional blood tests can provide a better picture…
A new rapid test detects a coronavirus infection in 10 minutes
An antigen-based detection technique developed by University of Helsinki researchers could be used to analyze as many as 500 samples…
Universal multigene panel test in CRC IDs heritable mutations
(HealthDay)—One in six patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) has an inherited cancer-related gene mutation, and 60 percent of these cases…
UK government must urgently rethink lateral flow test roll out, warn experts
UK government plans to widen the roll out of the Innova lateral flow test without supporting evidence risks serious harm,…
COVID-19 quarantine now 10 days, 7 with test, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the quarantine period for close contacts of people with COVID-19.…
Analysis: Talc-based cosmetics test positive for asbestos
Laboratory tests of talc-based cosmetics products, commissioned by the Environmental Working Group, found asbestos—a deadly human carcinogen for which there…
New SARS-CoV-2 test is a simple, cost-effective, and efficient alternative for SARS-CoV-2 testing
Scientists from Northwell Health Laboratories have developed a new diagnostic multiplex assay that can be used for epidemiological surveillance and…
A new test for chronic fatigue syndrome
Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), better known as chronic fatigue syndrome, is a complex chronic disease affecting some 600,000 Canadians and up…
New lab test clarifies the potential protective effects of COVID-19 antibodies
Knowing you have developed antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus after recovering from COVID-19 doesn’t tell you everything about your immunity.…