COVID 19 Sample Collection Kits Companies

Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

Becton, Dickinson and Company (US) Collaborated with ReturnSafe to integrate their BD Veritor At-Home Covid-19 test directly into the ReturnSafe testing management system, enabling self-administered testing with smartphone results. Received FDA approval for their BD Becton-Dickinson Veritor Plus System, a rapid point-of-care platform for detecting influenza A/B and SARS-CoV-2 simultaneously.

Q uidel Corporation (US) Launched their QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter, rapid antigen test for home use. Developed Sofia SARS-CoV-2 + Influenza A/B FIA, a multiplex rapid immunoassay test for simultaneous detection of COVID-19 and influenza viruses.

Thermo Fisher Scientific (US) Introduced their TaqPath COVID-19 Multiplex Assay, a highly sensitive and specific PCR test for simultaneous detection of multiple COVID-19 variants. Partnered with research institutions to develop next-generation sample collection methods, such as saliva-based kits and non-invasive breathalyzer tests.

Copan Diagnostics (Italy) Expanded their Flocked Swab product line with new designs and materials for improved viral capture and sample stability. Developed innovative viral transport media formulations for enhanced virus preservation and inactivation.

World Health Organization (WHO) Published updated guidelines on COVID-19 testing strategies, emphasizing the importance of efficient and accessible sample collection methods. Launched initiatives to improve access to quality and affordable COVID-19 testing kits in low- and middle-income countries.

• Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.


• Hardy Diagnostics


• BNTX Inc.


• Formlabs


• Medline Industries, Inc.


• HiMedia Laboratories


• VIRCELL S.L.


• Puritan Medical Products


• COPAN Diagnostics


• Becton, Dickinson, and Company


• Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings


• Lucence Diagnostics Pte Ltd.