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SD Biosensor

LMIC access to COVID-19 rapid diagnostic tests

SD Biosensor received foundation support to make its COVID-19 Ag Rapid Diagnostic Test available to low- and middle-income countries. High-quality, affordable tests with results available in 15–30 minutes are a critical tool to fight the pandemic.
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Healthcare Delivery
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Volume guarantee
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Exit
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Private
Partnered in
2020
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South Korea
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Global partnership to make available 120 million affordable, quality COVID-19 rapid tests for low- and middle-income countries

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