‘Major Milestone:’ FDA Gives CLIA Waiver To Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Test
Executive Summary
The 30-minute Binx IO test will now be available to more than 220,000 point-of-care facilities that have a CLIA waiver. Health experts say it will help treat patients faster and stymie the spread of STIs.
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