Abbott has launched its first COVID-19 antibody test to help determine if a person has been previously infected with the virus. The diagnostics giant said it intends to ship a total of 4 million tests in April.
Abbott Laboratories Inc. has launched a new antibody test to identify people who have been infected with COVID-19.
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While Roche continues to view China as a strategic growth market, a sharp 23% decline in Chinese diagnostics sales offset gains in other regions and segments. Despite near-term headwinds, Roche is betting on strong instrument placement growth across its Core Lab, Molecular, and Near Patient Care segments to fuel future demand for consumables and services–key components of its long-term medtech strategy.
The Oncodetect test is tumor-informed, tracking up to 200 circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) variants. It delivers simple “detected” or “not detected” results alongside quantitative data to guide adjuvant therapy decisions, monitor treatment response, and detects up to 200 ctDNA variants identifying signs of colorectal cancer recurrence up to two years earlier than imaging.
Diabetes company Insulet announced that former longtime J&J executive Ashley McEvoy will succeed Jim Hollingshead as president and CEO effective today. Analysts applauded the appointment, noting McEvoy’s strong background in medtech and diabetes.
