Tag: PCR
PCR test: Rare spadefoot toad detected in Nuremberg – Bavaria
During the corona pandemic, the PCR test was considered the ultimate in detecting a virus infection. It impressed in terms of sensitivity (what was that again?) and specificity (also forgotten…
Covid-19: PCR and antigen tests will soon no longer be 100% reimbursed by Medicare – Le Monde
Covid-19: PCR and antigen tests will soon no longer be 100% reimbursed by MedicareThe world Covid-19: 100% reimbursement of tests for all vaccinated people is overYahoo News End of reimbursement…
A Roche laboratory launches a PCR test to better track down an Omicron sub-variant
Faced with the rapid spread of the Omicron XBB.1.5 sub-variant in the United States, the Swiss pharmaceutical group Roche is launching a PCR test to facilitate understanding of the virus.…
Corona pandemic: report sees possible waste of billions in PCR tests
corona pandemic Report sees possible waste of billions in PCR tests Currently, 32.39 euros have to be paid for a PCR test. photo © Marijan Murat/dpa Anyone who had to…
Coronavirus: Why PCR tests are cheaper in Austria
Status: 09.01.2023 6:20 p.m Anyone who takes a PCR test in Austria has only paid six euros for a long time. In Germany, the “gold standard” could cost ten times…
Possible waste of billions: FDP demands investigation into PCR tests
Status: 09.01.2023 4:23 p.m After the report about a possible waste of billions in the financing of PCR tests in the pandemic, the FDP called for a committee of inquiry…
The huge waste of PCR testing
So far, the state and health insurers have spent more than six billion euros on PCR tests. According to research by SZ, NDR and WDR, a very large part of…
Indications of possible waste of billions in PCR tests
The PCR tests in the pandemic have cost more than six billion euros so far. According to research by WDR, NDR and SZ, the state and health insurance companies could…
PCR tests: “Neither appropriate nor necessary”
Exclusive Status: 08.01.2023 5:00 p.m Laboratory medics have influenced laws about PCR testing – and made billions during the pandemic. WDR, NDR and SZ have evaluated more than a thousand…
For entry from China: South Korea now also wants a PCR test
Status: 12/30/2022 11:53 a.m In view of the corona wave in China, some countries are introducing a test requirement for travelers from the People’s Republic. After Italy, Spain and the…