High demand for lateral flow tests has resulted in supply issues, with many people unable to get their hands on the kits in recent days and pharmacies warning of “huge problems” with kit deliveries.

The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that 500 million free rapid COVID home tests would be mailed to U.S. households starting from next month, as the country battles its latest wave of the ...

Scientists and public health experts built the COVID-19 pandemic response on years of experience navigating infectious disease outbreaks. Although lateral flow immunoassays have been central to ...

Lateral flow immunoassays, also called immunochromatography strips, are straightforward devices used to detect the absence or presence of a target analyte. Target analytes range from pathogens to ...

The emergence of the omicron variant is spurring a scramble for COVID-19 lateral flow tests to try and ensure safe holiday parties and family gatherings. The U.K. is dealing with a supply crunch for ...

Not long ago, referring to a lateral flow test would have resulted in blank stares, even though they’re common diagnostic devices used in over-the-counter pregnancy tests, for example. But the ...

Free Covid-19 testing could end for millions of people as early as next month amid falling case numbers and deaths. “Healthy adults” would no longer be able to receive free lateral flow tests on the ...

Agreement secures rapid, global access to tests for future pandemics and health emergencies Under the agreement, Roche gains access to at least 1 billion tests annually from Sapphiros' 5 billion unit ...

Lateral flow tests have transformed global health care by enabling rapid disease detection and improving access to medical diagnostics. However, their widespread, single-use design is creating an ...