Roche receives FDA authorization for the quantitative COVID-19 antibody test
Roche has got an authorization from the FDA for a more accurate COVID-19 blood test capable of measuring the levels of specific antibodies, which target the cell-unlocking spike protein of coronavirus.
The company anticipates the test can aid in tracking the success of vaccines and recognize people who have recovered from infection and could serve as convalescent plasma donors or help in the development of new therapies.
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