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Co-Diagnostics, Inc. and Partner CRL to Discuss Saliva Testing and Future Applications of PCR in 360Dx Webinar

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Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) announced its participation in a webinar on April 29, 2021, featuring Dr. Heather Fehling from Clinical Reference Lab. The event will discuss PCR testing for COVID-19, highlighting non-invasive saliva tests and new applications in response to emerging strains. Co-Diagnostics’ technology is used in CRL's saliva PCR test, which boasts high sensitivity and specificity, with results typically available in 24 hours. This initiative aims to enhance testing accessibility and application in various settings.

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  • Participation in a webinar increases visibility and market engagement.
  • Focus on at-home testing and emerging COVID-19 strains addresses current market needs.
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SALT LAKE CITY, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (the "Company"), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of diagnostic tests, announced today that it will be accompanying Dr. Heather Fehling, Chief Scientific Officer at Clinical Reference Lab ("CRL") in a webinar titled "A New Generation of PCR: At-home Testing and Preparing for Emerging Strains of COVID-19" on Thursday, April 29 at 2:00 PM EDT.

The 360Dx webinar is expected to provide insights regarding future applications of PCR testing for COVID-19, how CRL is able to provide non-invasive and highly accurate saliva PCR tests for at-home collection, and how new PCR science and technology is enabling and expanding the applications and accessibility of PCR tests. Co-Diagnostics Senior Design Engineer Masen Christensen will discuss the results of ongoing monitoring and analyses of emerging COVID-19 mutations as they relate to the technology's performance.

In November, CRL announced that it is selling its CRL Rapid Response saliva-based COVID-19 RT-PCR test directly to consumers. The CRL announcement states that the test uses CoPrimer™ probes and primers developed by Co-Diagnostics with high degrees of sensitivity and specificity, and a simple saliva collection device that can be administered in virtually any setting, with results in typically 24 hours that are delivered via a secure online computer or mobile device platform.

Interested participants in the webinar can register here.

About Co-Diagnostics, Inc.:

Co-Diagnostics, Inc., a Utah corporation, is a molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets a new, state-of-the-art diagnostics technology. The Company's technology is utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests to locate genetic markers for use in industries other than infectious disease and license the use of those tests to specific customers.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "estimates," "intends," "may," "plans," "will" and similar expressions, or the negative of these words. Such forward-looking statements are based on facts and conditions as they exist at the time such statements are made and predictions as to future facts and conditions.  Forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding the (i) use of funding proceeds, (ii) expansion of product distribution, (iii) acceleration of initiatives in liquid biopsy and SNP detection, (iv) use of the Company's liquid biopsy tests by laboratories, (v) capital resources and runway needed to advance the Company's products and markets, (vi) increased sales in the near-term, (vii) flexibility in managing the Company's balance sheet, (viii) anticipation of business expansion, and (ix) benefits in research and worldwide accessibility of the CoPrimer technology and its cost-saving and scientific advantages. Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances.  Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Readers of this press release are cautioned not to rely on any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement relating to matters discussed in this press release, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

 

 

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the Co-Diagnostics webinar on April 29, 2021?

The webinar will discuss PCR testing for COVID-19, focusing on saliva tests and their applications amid emerging strains.

Who is presenting at the Co-Diagnostics webinar?

Dr. Heather Fehling, Chief Scientific Officer at Clinical Reference Lab, will present at the webinar.

What technology is being discussed in relation to the COVID-19 saliva test?

The webinar will address Co-Diagnostics' proprietary technology used in CRL's saliva PCR test, emphasizing its sensitivity and specificity.

When will the Co-Diagnostics webinar take place?

The webinar is scheduled for April 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM EDT.

How can I register for the Co-Diagnostics webinar?

Interested participants can register for the webinar through the provided link in the press release.

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