Diagnostics
Northwestern scientists develop 15-minute hepatitis C diagnostic test
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Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a rapid PCR test that can diagnose hepatitis C in about 15 minutes using whole blood samples. Adapted from a COVID-19 detection system and built on the DASH rapid PCR platform, the test aims to enable same-day treatment and bolster global efforts to eliminate the virus, with early evaluations showing accuracy comparable to existing commercial platforms.
Egyptian diagnostics provider Al Mokhtabar has launched a fully automated Sysmex Blood Science Track haematology line at its central Mega Lab, automating 100% of haematology processes.
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The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new blood test to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Produced by Roche, the test measures levels of a phosphorylated tau protein in the blood. This development aims to enable earlier screening and access to treatments like monoclonal antibodies.