BioFire COVID-19 Test De Novo Clearance Paves Way For Other EUAs To Stay On The Market
Executive Summary
BioFire’s test detects a range of respiratory and bacterial infections, including SARS-CoV-2. Its clearance is the first example of how other products with EUAs can stay on the market after the pandemic.
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