Bio-Rad SARS-CoV-2 variant RT-PCR assays

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July 2021—Bio-Rad Laboratories launched SARS-CoV-2 variant RT-PCR assays for research use only. The assays can detect SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, including P.1, B.1.351, and B.1.1.7, by distinguishing specific mutations in SARS-CoV-2 using reverse transcription PCR, often prior to a next-generation–sequencing workflow for confirmation.

The company expects to make new assays available for research use as new variants emerge.