Becker's Hospital Review

Not so fast: Abbott rapid COVID-19 test raises concerns for safety of its handlers

Lab officials say Abbott’s rapid COVID-19 test poses a greater risk of infection to those administering it than other types of diagnostic tests, Kaiser Health News reported. HHS has said the test ...
WXYZ

Rapid $5 coronavirus test doesn’t need specialty equipment

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results. The 15-minute test from Abbott Laboratories ...
Modesto Bee

Abbott’s fast coronavirus test could pose safety issue for those processing results

Lab personnel say worries are mounting over the safety of a rapid coronavirus test by Abbott Laboratories that President Donald Trump has repeatedly lauded ― particularly, the risk of infection to ...
WISH-TV

Abbott researcher and virus hunter explains how rapid diagnostic tests can keep you healthy this holiday

INDIANAPOLIS, (WISH) – The holidays are about spreading joy, but it’s also a time when celebrating with friends and family can get us sick. On Tuesday, Dr. Mary Rodgers, a Ph.D. who is an Abbott ...