Test Test Test! Test for TB! Test for COVID-19!

Type Web Page Author Stop TB Partnership URL http://www.stoptb.org/news/stories/2020/ns20_012.html Rights Copyright © 2020 Stop TB Partnership, All rights reserved. Date 27/03/2020 Website Type News Language en Abstract The Stop TB Partnership’s Global Drug Facility (GDF) has expanded its Diagnostics Catalog to include a new test for novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. The Xpert Express SARS-CoV-2 test cartridges are now available at US$19.80 per cartridge (based on the FIND negotiated price) from the manufacturer, Cepheid. For the full listing, see the GDF Diagnostics Catalog. The Xpert Express SARS-CoV-2 cartridge received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on 21 March 2020. The cartridge can be used on any of the currently available GeneXpert systems (GeneXpert Systems running software version 4.7 or higher). Results are available in 45 minutes. See the test’s Instructions for Use for more information. Website Title Stop TB Partnership