Northwestern scientists have created the fastest-ever hepatitis C diagnostic, delivering accurate results in only 15 minutes.

As the federal health emergency ended May 11 and COVID numbers are on the rise, here’s how you can still access tests, at-home and PCR. (Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images) It’s that time again: COVID-19 ...

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed the fastest test yet for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV). The highly ...

The test takes just 15 minutes, 75 percent faster than current rapid test for the disease. The post Northwestern scientists ...

Northwestern’s 15-minute test cuts that time by up to 75%. The improvement could shift how clinics manage HCV, especially in low-resource settings where follow-up rates remain low. Researchers argue ...

NAAT tests, including PCR tests, are more likely to detect the virus, and are considered the “gold standard” for COVID-19 ...

A new biotechnology company in McKinney has ambitions to become the world’s first fully integrated platform for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing — the same technology behind a common COVID-19 ...

Designed for use in doctor’s offices, clinics and emergency rooms, the PCR diagnostic aims to deliver results in fewer than ...