ABC 7 Chicago

Coronavirus Illinois testing: Abbott Laboratories prepares to roll out COVID-19 test

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new COVID19 test that provides results in five minutes is set to roll out soon as Illinois-based Abbott Labs expected to deliver 50,000 tests per-day. President Donald Trump did a ...
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 ...
MedTech Dive

Abbott receives FDA warning letter over Freestyle Libre CGMs

Abbott needs to conduct more performance testing to ensure its FreeStyle Libre devices are accurate, FDA inspectors found.
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 ...

Abbott’s Exact Sciences Deal Recasts Diagnostics While Nutrition Faces Reset

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) agreed to acquire Exact Sciences for US$21b. The deal is set to reshape Abbott's diagnostics business by adding a broad cancer testing platform. Management is also ...
Reuters

U.S. regulator is reviewing Abbott's fast COVID test after studies raise accuracy concerns

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday that Abbott Laboratories’ speedy coronavirus test, which can deliver results within minutes and is used at the White House, could ...