FDA Provides Emergency Use Authorization to PerkinElmer for COVID-19 Testing
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WALTHAM, Mass., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader committed to innovating for a
healthier world, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has provided Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Company's New
Coronavirus RT-PCR test. Clinical laboratories certified under Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments (CLIA) can immediately begin using this kit to detect
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. PerkinElmer's RT-PCR test is marketed
as an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) device by meeting the requirements of the European In
Vitro Diagnostic Directive (IVDD) and is available in over 30 countries worldwide.
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(Caption: PerkinElmer's New Coronavirus RT-PCR test)
"Despite the challenging environment, our employees have demonstrated
unwavering commitment over the past two months to combat this global pandemic,"
said Prahlad Singh, president and chief executive officer, PerkinElmer. "The
breadth of PerkinElmer's total workflow solution puts us in a unique position
to rapidly address the needs of our clinical diagnostics customers."
About PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer enables scientists, researchers and clinicians to address their
most critical challenges across science and healthcare. With a mission focused
on innovating for a healthier world, we deliver unique solutions to serve the
diagnostics, life sciences, food and applied markets. We strategically partner
with customers to enable earlier and more accurate insights supported by deep
market knowledge and technical expertise. Our dedicated team of about 13,000
employees worldwide is passionate about helping customers work to create
healthier families, improve the quality of life, and sustain the wellbeing and
longevity of people globally. The Company reported revenue of approximately
$2.9 billion in 2019, serves customers in 190 countries, and is a component of
the S&P 500 index. Additional information is available through 1-877-PKI-NYSE,
or at www.perkinelmer.com.
More information can be found on PerkinElmer's official website:
Source: PerkinElmer, Inc.
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