Table 1. CLIA-waived COVID-19-related in vitro molecular diagnostic tests (e.g., RT-PCR, LAMP, isothermal amplification) receiving U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs)
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First date EUA issued
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Manufacturer
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Name of test or assay
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Required instrument
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Technology (Method)
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Multi-analyte?
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RADx-funded?
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Approved for at-home?
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Additional comments
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20 March 2020
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Cepheid
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Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 test
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GeneXpert Xpress System (Tablet and Hub Configurations)
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Molecular (RT-PCR)
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No
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No
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No
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Has largely received positive review of sensitivity and specificity.[1][2][3]
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23 March 2020
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Mesa Biotech Inc.
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Accula SARS-CoV-2 test
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Accula Dock or the Sekisui Diagnostics Silaris Dock (discontinued)
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Molecular (RT-PCR)
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No
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Yes
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No
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Has received only minor scrutiny[4], with only several dozen FDA complaints/reports[5]
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27 March 2020
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Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc.
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ID NOW COVID-19
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ID NOW
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Molecular (isothermal amplification)
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No
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No
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No
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Targets "a unique region of the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) gene."[6]Device and test were target of FDA scrutiny due to sensitivity issues reported in 2020 and into 2021[7][8][9][10] In October 2020, Abbott released additional study data showing overall sensitivity of 93.3% and specificity of 98.4%, emphasizing the ID NOW's best use with samples taken within seven days of symptom onset.[11] In 2020, some 393 complaints were reported to the FDA, with 1,492 complains being reported in 2021 (through July 31) according to an FDA MAUDE (Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience) search.[12] On August 27, 2021, the FDA re-issued its EUA for the ID NOW with updated in silico inclusivity analysis results (among other things)[13], but it's not clear if the FDA is continuing to work with Abbott on the test's accuracy claims.
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10 June 2020
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Cue Health Inc.
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Cue COVID-19 Test Cartridge
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Cue Health Monitoring System
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Molecular (isothermal amplification)
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No
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No
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No
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"Test primers amplify the nucleocapsid (N) region of the gene"[14]
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14 September 2020
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Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
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cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Assay
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cobas Liat PCR System
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Molecular (RT-PCR)
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Yes
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No
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No
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Everitt et al. offer some discussion and citations concerning research related to the cobas LIAT PCR system and its assays.[15]
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24 September 2020
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Cepheid
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Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV test
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GeneXpert Xpress System (Tablet and Hub Configurations)
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Molecular (RT-PCR)
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Yes
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No
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No
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Development of this multiplex assay for SARS-CoV-2, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV was announced in June 2020.[16] After receiving its EUA in September 2020, received advanced development support through the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Defense.[17]
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02 October 2020
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BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
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BioFire Respiratory 2.1 (RP2.1) Panel
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BioFire FilmArray Systems
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Molecular (RT-PCR)
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Yes
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No
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No
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From the manufacturer: "The BioFire RP2.1 Panel (EUA) detects 22 respiratory pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, to help clinicians quickly rule in and rule out common causes of respiratory illness in about 45 minutes."[18] Creager et al. reported their evaluation findings in the Journal of Clinical Virology, stating that the panel "has similar performance to high throughput assays used for the detection of COVID-19."[19]
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17 November 2020
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Lucira Health, Inc.
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Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit
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N/A
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Molecular (RT-LAMP)
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No
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No
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Yes
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First complete at-home COVID test kit receiving EUA. For CLIA-waived labs and prescription at-home use. Test device is apparently one-time-use and not reusable.[20]
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27 November 2020
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Cepheid
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Xpert Omni SARS-CoV-2 test
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GeneXpert Omni System
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Molecular (RT-PCR)
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No
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No
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No
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For CLIA-waived testing, the test is limited to nasopharyngeal, anterior nasal, or mid-turbinate swab specimens.[21] Product status unclear, as it was listed on website in January 2021[22], but not listed there as of September 2021.
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08 February 2021
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Visby Medical, Inc.
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Visby Medical COVID-19 Point of Care Test
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N/A
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Molecular (RT-PCR)
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No
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Yes
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No
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"By shrinking rapid PCR technology to palm-sized dimensions and eliminating the need for an additional instrument or reader, Visby Medical’s test provides fast, accurate, and actionable results at the point of need."[23]
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05 March 2021
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Cue Health Inc.
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Cue COVID-19 Test for Home and Over The Counter Use
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Cue Health Monitoring System
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Molecular (isothermal amplification)
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No
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No
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Yes
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Described as "the nation’s first molecular diagnostic test available without a prescription to consumers for home use and to enterprise users and healthcare professionals without CLIA certification."[24] It is also able to be used for screening purposes.
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09 April 2021
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Lucira Health, Inc.
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Lucira CHECK-IT COVID-19 Test Kit
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N/A
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Molecular (RT-LAMP)
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No
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No
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Yes
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Appears to be an over-the-counter (vs. prescription) version of its Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit from November 2020. Also able to be used for screening.
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17 June 2021
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Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
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cobas SARS-CoV-2 Assay
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cobas Liat PCR System
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Molecular (RT-PCR)
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No
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No
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No
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Appears to be similar to its multi-analyte product from 2020 but solely for COVID-19, and also able to be used for screening.[25]
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N/A (Anticipated)
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Talis Biomedical
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Talis One Cartridge
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Talis One Instrument
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Molecular (RT-LAMP)
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No
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Yes
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To be determined
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Expectations are that it will receive an FDA EUA and be CLIA-waived[26], but yet to be determined. As of August 2021, it was still awaiting FDA authorization.[27]
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