Clinical performance requirements for lateral flow tests: This is a specification of the clinically acceptable performance requirements for Lateral Flow Tests at the point of care. It sets out the clinical requirements based on what is believed to be the ‘min…
We thought we would re iterate the Government guidance on manufactoring of lateral flow tests. Firstly; The regulation 34A of the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 states: No Latetal Flow test or molecular (PCR) detection COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) test may be ent…
We like to keep an eye of opening up around the world on restrictions. Kuwait’s Cabinet on Wednesday agreed to end all coronavirus vaccination and PCR testing requirements for incoming travellers. At an extraordinary Kuwaiti cabinet meeting, ministers also de…
Research of Lateral flow tests performance data: Asymptomatic testing for SARS-CoV-2 using antigen-detecting lateral flow tests Analysis confirms lateral flow tests (LFts) are successful at identifying infectious cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and real-world…
The Covid 19 Infection Survey hailed as “bedrock” of trustworthy communication. Run by the National Statistics (ONS). The study monitoring the spread and impact of COVID-19 in the general population has won a communications award for its work throughout the C…
The globally recognised Community Infection Survey delivered through the Office for National Statistics will continue to provide a detailed national surveillance capability. In the coming 2022/23 year the government can respond appropriately to emerging devel…
The UK Government has sets out next steps for living with COVID. What this means for testing and how it affects our every day life. Here at lateral flow tests, we have repeated with HM Government see as living with covid. The NHS will continue to give free La…
How effective are lateral flow tests compared to PCR tests: Lateral flow tests deployed with the onset of symptons are 95% effective at detecting Covid-19. The study by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, University of Oxford, Institute for Advanc…
Who opposes lateral flow test charging? The decision to end free lateral flow tests, as the government scales back spending on this public health Covid measure has been met with opposition from unions and medical charities. The Alzheimer’s Society reckons th…
British medical firm sees demand surge for home testing kits after Whitehall ended free lateral flow tests. DAM Health one of the UK providers, who specialise in Covid-19 testing say they have been inundated with requests for lateral tests from people testin…
