COVID-19 antigen tests recalled over potential for inaccurate results

COVID-19 antigen tests recalled over potential for inaccurate results

More than 56,000 COVID-19 antigen rapid tests are being recalled because they may provide inaccurate results, according to federal health officials.  Universal Meditech Inc., which initiated the nationwide recall, discovered that the Skippack Medical Lab SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test Kits were “distributed without appropriate premarket clearance or approval,” according to a notice posted by the Food and … Read more

SARS-CoV-2 antigen levels linked to patient outcomes

SARS-CoV-2 antigen levels linked to patient outcomes

Media Advisory Monday, August 29, 2022 What The amount of SARS-CoV-2 antigen measured in the blood of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is associated with illness severity and other clinical outcomes, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Following the ACTIV-3 trial of COVID-19 therapeutics in people hospitalized with COVID-19, researchers … Read more