In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, a team of researchers investigated how antigen concentration and viral load in different specimen types affected the performance of severe acute ...

Testing demand is surging across Puget Sound. Between the rapid test, PCR-test and now the at-home testing kits, there’s a ton of confusion on what’s the best fit. With no sign of COVID-19 slowing ...

As the world continues to navigate the aftermath and lingering presence of COVID-19, one question remains as relevant as ever: Which COVID-19 test is right for me—diagnostic or antibody? Whether ...

New diagnostic kits aim to revolutionize early screening of the disease, potentially allowing patients to receive ...

Illinois, USA – June 10, 2009 – The most important factors for a successful stay in hospital short-stay units (SSUs) are the types of diagnostic tests performed and whether or not specialty ...

Successful treatment of pancreatic cancer can depend on a timely diagnosis. Various tests can help doctors rule out cancer or decide whether further testing is necessary. According to the American ...

Disparities in delayed diagnosis, access to treatment, and treatment delays among Hispanic men with metastatic prostate cancer. Adjusted and unadjusted rates of use of molecular diagnostics and ...

Testing, testing, and more testing—it's one of the most-discussed topics in the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting it right is widely considered a crucial step in understanding and ending the pandemic. A ...

Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...