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Said: : "From the package insert I have come across - and from my understanding of how the high complexity to waived process works - complete validations studies have not been performed (sensitivity/ specificity) and FDA only approved it as EUA. ...

Said: : "From the paperwork I've seen, the Covid-19 test can only be run in mod or high complexity labs. It is only EUA approved."

Said: : "Ah, I see the confusion. For current Alere ID Now testing (flu, strep and RSV), swabs are collected at the bedside in the FSED and performed on site. No VTM. They place the swab back in the wrapper. We are a moderately complex site an...

Said: : "I think she means you need to open up the TVM container so the risk of droplet/airborne precautions need to be followed per lab protocol.   We are using a face shield with our FLU testing that we are performing on the IDNOW on all patien...

Said: : "Roche actually has their own isolation sleeves for the Accuchek Inform meters.   Kathy Andrews MLT, RT Point of Care Coordinator / Coordinatrice des Analyses Hors Laboratoire Moncton & Miramichi Area / Régions de Moncton et Miramichi Ho...