A new laboratory unveiled Dec. 10 in Arden is promising faster turnaround times for Western North Carolina's COVID-19 tests and dedicating 10% of its capacity to free tests for rural and underserved communities.
Sanesco International and Dogwood Health Trust unveiled the new CommunityLab at Sanesco's headquarters on Trident Drive, the result of their partnership and a $3.5 million loan that Dogwood helped facilitate for the company.
The diagnostic lab will receive tests from around Western North Carolina to support the COVID-19 demand in the region, according to an announcement.
CommunityLab will also operate a mobile testing unit that will provide testing and same-day results open to anyone, regardless of symptoms.