COLUMBUS, Ohio — You've heard a lot of talk about genomic sequencing: It's the process used in labs to detect variants of COVID-19 from PCR test samples. Some social media users falsely claim it's ...

COVID-19 tests are in greater demand than ever, and new data about the Omicron variant can make picking and using different types of tests confusing. Molecular tests for COVID-19, like the "RT-PCR" ...

ITHACA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rheonix Inc., a manufacturer of a highly advanced microfluidic molecular testing platform, announced the opening of Rheonix Laboratories LLC, a CLIA-certified clinical ...

Research assistant Nicole Slattengren readies saliva-filled pipette tips for transfer to a 384-well plate. UC Davis is “passing the COVID test with flying colors,” MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle said, using ...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a number of changes, many of which will remain in place long after it subsides. One important but under-recognized shift could be in the field of clinical diagnostics.

Because of the way the Omicron variant has mutated, some PCR lab tests can provide a good hint that it's around. The clue is not definitive, but it can help scientists determine which tests to ...