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Nose-only tests didn't detect Omicron for one to two days after initial infection, a study found. Experts disagree about swabbing your throat too.

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A decade-long effort has resulted in a new, rapid genomic test to diagnose rare infectious diseases in the brain and lungs.

As the U.S. grapples with a record-setting year for measles, U-M Health Sparrow announced its lab is the first in the state to develop its own test.

Preliminary experiments suggest that a new test could diagnose bacterial infections that cause sepsis days faster than conventional approaches, with potentially lifesaving consequences.

The FDA said some of the rapid at-home tests may have "reduced sensitivity" in detecting Omicron cases, but real-world results are still coming in.

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