What is a lateral flow test (LFT)? A lateral flow test (LFT) is a simple, quick and cheap assay that can detect the presence of target antigen(s) or antibody(ies) in a liquid sample. 1 As a type of ...

The number of people being admitted to hospital with Covid in England has begun to rise again, new data from the NHS shows. It comes as experts in Europe warned of a new wave of the virus driven by ...

Lateral flow assays, also called immunochromatographic assays, identify or measure biomolecules in intricate samples like blood, saliva, urine, or other fluids to diagnose numerous medical conditions.

From today, everyone in England is being urged to take two rapid lateral flow COVID-19 tests a week, to help keep track of the virus. Only people in England will be able to get the tests, with ...

Millions of people in England are being encouraged to take two free rapid Covid tests a week. The Lateral Flow Device (LFD) kits can be picked up from testing sites, pharmacies or sent through the ...

Scientists are developing the world’s first lateral flow test to detect brain tumours. The aim is to develop a simple test that patients can use at home, similar to those used during the Covid-19 ...