A UAMS research team has identified a potential cause of long-lasting symptoms experienced by COVID-19 patients, often referred to as long-haulers. At the heart of the team’s findings is an antibody that shows up weeks after an initial infection and…
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NOWDiagnostics Requests Expanded Use for COVID-19 Antibody Test
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleNOWDiagnostics has filed for an expanded Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its COVID-19 antibody test. This expanded authorization is for NOWDiagnostics’ ADEXUSDx® COVID-19 Test, which is designed for point-of-care use. According to…
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has begun its newly developed antibody testing in an effort to determine the reach of the COVID-19 infection in Arkansas. This data is intended to then inform the decisions of policymakers. “It…
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Mayo Clinic Developing COVID-19 Antibody Tests
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn recent weeks, researchers have been working to develop ways to test and prevent coronavirus as it spreads around the globe. One internationally recognized organization has partnered with the University of Minnesota and is reportedly developing a new blood test…