Federal health officials have approved a coronavirus test that can provide results in less than 15 minutes, using the same technology that powers some rapid flu tests
Teased by Vice President Mike Pence in a Thursday press briefing, the new diagnostic test could accelerate testing in the United States, allowing for rapid results in doctors' offices. But shortages of critical equipment used to collect patient specimens, like masks and swabs, could blunt its impact.
Coronavirus symptoms: A list and when to seek helpThe platform used to run the test weighs less than 7 pounds, according to Abbott, and could be deployed"where testing is needed most."Read MoreLast week, the FDA authorized another rapid test from molecular diagnostics company Cepheid, which provides results in about 45 minutes. Most laboratory tests for the coronavirus take anywhere from a few hours to days to receive results.
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