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Quest Diagnostics earns FDA breakthrough designation for adeno-associated virus test
Quest Diagnostics was recently granted a breakthrough device designation from the FDA for its adeno-associated virus test. -
What CDC lab functions could look like under new center proposal
The CDC could restructure its lab operations under recent recommendations made by its Laboratory Workgroup. -
CDC to overhaul lab operations in wake of COVID failures
The CDC plans to overhaul its lab operations after mishaps with its COVID-19 test, KFF Health News reported Aug. 21. -
Orlando Health labs earn College of American Pathologists accreditation
Three of Orlando (Fla.) Health's laboratories recently received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists. -
NewYork-Presbyterian sells lab assets for $275M
Quest Diagnostics acquired assets from NewYork-Presbyterian' lab business in an all-cash transaction for $275 million, according to financial documents filed July 27 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -
Multiple labs, owner charged in alleged scheme to profit from unnecessary testing
The Justice Department filed a complaint against Patrick Britton-Harr and several laboratory companies he owns for allegedly submitting claims to Medicare for tests that were not ordered by providers, not medically necessary and sometimes never performed. -
Scientist behind 'CRISPR babies' is back in the lab
He Jiankui, PhD, a Chinese scientist who sparked controversy in 2018 after claiming to have genetically modified two human embryos, is on a new scientific endeavor: trying to develop a therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, NPR reported June 8. -
FDA greenlights at-home combo test for flu, COVID-19
On Feb. 24, the FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the first over-the-counter rapid test that can detect both COVID-19 and flu. However, it's unclear when the test might be available to consumers as Lucira Health, the test's developer, faces financial challenges, according to Politico. -
Quest to acquire nonhospital-based labs from NewYork-Presbyterian
Quest Diagnostics has agreed to acquire some laboratory services assets from New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian. -
Rapid COVID test developed by engineers is 1,000 times more sensitive than others
A team of engineers and infectious disease researchers at Washington University in St. Louis developed a new rapid point-of-care diagnostic test that is 1,000 times more sensitive than conventional tests. -
FDA approves 1st COVID-19 test cleared with CLIA waiver
The FDA cleared for commercial distribution a diagnostic panel that tests for multiple respiratory viral and bacterial infections on Feb. 3. -
Colorado hospital opens new $52.8M lab
Grand Junction, Colo.-based Saint Mary’s Hospital is opening a $52.8 million laboratory, ABC affiliate KJCT8 reported Feb. 1. -
AI can predict urinary tract infections without microscopy, researchers say
Kansas City-based University of Kansas Medical Center researchers created an artificial intelligence model that can predict urinary tract infection without a microscopy, WFMZ reported Jan. 23. -
BD, CerTest receive emergency use authorization for mpox diagnostic test
BD, a global medtech company, and CerTest Biotec have received emergency use authorization from FDA for their polymerase chain reaction mpox test. -
Labcorp opens expanded LA lab
Labcorp has kicked off operations at an LA-based anatomic pathology and histology lab. -
378 labs billed Medicare at questionable levels for COVID-19 tests, OIG report says
A Dec. 6 OIG report found that 378 labs billed Medicare Part B at questionably high levels for test add-ons. -
Quest Diagnostics completes acquisition of Ohio health system's laboratory service business unit
Quest Diagnostics, a diagnostic information services provider, completed the acquisition of LabCare Plus, the laboratory services business unit of Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health. -
Life Line Screening launches at-home lab tests
Life Line Screening launched a new line of at-home lab test kits, including tests for women's health, men's health, sexual health and general wellness. -
American Society for Clinical Pathology releases new laboratory test recommendations
The American Society for Clinical Pathology updated its recommendations on ordering and administering certain lab tests. -
Saint Louis University, Quest Diagnostics partner to create medical laboratory science program
Saint Louis (Mo.) University and Quest Diagnostics partnered to launch a new medical laboratory science program at the university.
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