A rapid antigen test provides a fast and reliable indication of the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the causative agent of Covid-19. A positive result of an antigen test is reliable, whereas a negative result does not completely rule out infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The success of rapid tests is therefore limited by the sensitivity of the antibodies used.
Curve Therapeutics in US$1.7bn deal with MSD
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Solid financial experience for Diaccurate
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BioNTech collaborates with AGC Biologics
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Protix raises €50m for expansion
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New CEO for Galapagos
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Detect the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 with Meridian Bioscience’s new antibody pair
ProductsA rapid antigen test provides a fast and reliable indication of the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the causative agent of Covid-19. A positive result of an antigen test is reliable, whereas a negative result does not completely rule out infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The success of rapid tests is therefore limited by the sensitivity of the antibodies used.