The Omicron variant, which was designated a " variant of concern " by the World Health Organization (WHO), has more than 30 mutations in the spike protein alone. The WHO has reported that preliminary evidence suggests an increased risk of transmission compared to other variants of concern.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a world leader in serving science, has confirmed that its polymerase chain reaction (PCR) TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit , and TaqPath COVID-19 CE-IVD RT-PCR Kit , which test for the presence of SARS-CoV-2, are not impacted by the emerging B.1.1.529, or Omicron variant, enabling accurate test results.
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) confirmed Monday that its polymerase chain reaction or PCR TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit, and TaqPath COVID-19 CE-IVD RT-PCR Kit, which test
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