Co-Diagnostics Highlights PCR Platform Capabilities for Potential Plague Detection
Co-Diagnostics said its Co-Dx PCR Pro point-of-care platform and existing sputum sample-preparation technology could provide a foundation for plague diagnostics if a public health need arises. The company is monitoring developments after the October 2 death of a laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Irkutsk, Russia.
Why it matters — The update highlights potential applications of CODX’s PCR platform and its rapid-response experience, but describes no current plague diagnostic test or deployment.