Labcorp Using PacBio’s HiFi Sequencing to Detect SARS-CoV-2 Variants in the U.S.
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Labcorp's COVID-19 Testing Stats
1-2
Days
COVID-19 PCR Testing
Average Time to Result
From Specimen Pickup
37.0M
COVID-19 PCR Testing
Molecular Tests Performed
4.4M
COVID-19 Antibody Testing
Antibody Tests Performed
Stats updated as of February 26, 2021
Tracking COVID-19 Variants
We have been regularly tracking variants of the virus throughout the pandemic. The sensitivity of our PCR test is not impacted by these variants.
Labcorp PCR Test Performance Confirmed
Variant B.1.1.7 (Common name: U.K. Variant)
Variant B.1.351 (Common name: South African Variant)
Variant P.1 (Common name: Brazil Variant)
Labcorp has been working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide sequencing of samples of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
For more information visit US COVID-19 Cases Caused by Variants on the CDC website.
Data covers the U.S. including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Total number of tests: 14,000 (as of February 19, 2021)
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Latest & Previous News
Feb 24 2021
Walgreens to Make Pixel by Labcorp™ COVID-19 PCR Test Home Collection Kit Available Over-The-Counter at Stores Nationwide
Kit to be available for purchase at Walgreens without a prescription and will allow for greater access to testing, helping reduce the spread of COVID-19 and improve the health of communities
DEERFIELD, Ill. & BURLINGTON, N.C., February 24, 2021 - As part of Walgreens ongoing efforts to increase access to COVID-19 testing in communities across the U.S., the company announced today it has entered into an agreement with Labcorp™ to sell Pixel by Labcorp COVID-19 PCR Test Home Collection Kits over-the-counter in up to 6,000 Walgreens stores nationwide beginning in spring of this year. Walgreens is making significant strides to increase on-site testing capacity at more than 5,000 Walgreens pharmacy locations by April 1, with more than half of sites located in socially vulnerable areas.
Read more »Previous News Releases and Media Statements
Feb 17 2021
Labcorp Adds High Sensitivity Antigen Test to Screen for Active COVID-19 Infection
Antigen Test Is the Latest Offering by Labcorp to Fight COVID-19 at Every Stage, from Diagnostic Testing to Clinical Trials and Vaccination Services
Jan 8 2021
Media Statement: Tracking Mutations of the SARS CoV2
We have been regularly tracking mutations of the virus throughout the pandemic to determine the impact it would have on our PCR sensitivity. To date, we have not seen any impact. Our current capacity for PCR tests is 270k and we continue to operate with a 1-2 day turnaround. The only way to identify the strain is by sequencing, and we have research support underway that includes sequencing of the virus.
Jan 7 2021
Labcorp Awarded CDC Contract to Study Variants of COVID-19 Virus and Improve Public Health Response
Genomic Sequencing Aims to Help Define Changes in Transmission and Identify New Mutations
BURLINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2021-- Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company, today announced that it has been awarded a contract from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide genomic sequencing of samples of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Dec 21 2020
Walgreens and Labcorp Make Pixel by Labcorp™ At-Home COVID-19 Collection Kit Available Through Walgreens Find Care®
Kit Can Allow More People to Get Tested, Helping Reduce the Spread of the Virus and Improving the Health of Communities
Dec 9 2020
LabCorp Receives FDA Authorization to Make At-home COVID-19 Collection Kits Available Through Retail
Pixel by LabCorp™ COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit is first to receive FDA authorization for over-the-counter purchase