Exploring COVID-19 testing in English care homes
Led by the NIHR London In Vitro Diagnostics Co-operative, we have analysed the views of care home staff and identified opportunities for refining COVID-19 testing in care homes.
In the…
Research associate – clinical test evaluation methodologist
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced researcher to join our vibrant team as a clinical test evaluation methodologist.
The job will involve using innovative approaches to…
Why is it important to assess new COVID-19 tests?
We wrote a recent opinion article with members of the CONDOR team to answer this question and share the progress we have made so far as part of this…
Examining the unmet clinical needs for COVID-19 testing
Working with collaborators across the CONDOR partnership we have analysed the views of health and social care professionals and policy makers on COVID-19 tests.
There has been a concerted effort…
Informing the optimal sampling strategies for COVID-19 testing
Samples for COVID-19 testing by RT-PCR should be taken as soon as symptoms start and from different sites of the body to have the best chance of correct diagnosis.
Accurate…
Evidence reviews to support frontline medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic
We have written seven rapid evidence reviews to assist healthcare professionals with their decision-making.
At the start of the UK response to the pandemic, there were many uncertainties regarding how…
Helping to prioritise rapid COVID-19 testing within UK hospitals
Working with our CONDOR partners we have analysed clinical opinion to pinpoint where rapid COVID-19 testing could have the greatest impact in UK hospitals.
With coronavirus cases in the UK…
Exploring the practicalities of monitoring kidney function at home
Self-testing kidney function gives accurate results, empowers patients and may save them and healthcare services time and money.
Patients with long-term conditions, such as heart failure, diabetes and chronic kidney…
Shaping the design of a home test for monitoring chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
We helped the UK based company Mologic win a £2M award and work with patients to further develop their test for early identification of a flare-up.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
Assessing a new method for diagnosing chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
Using a standardised approach to diagnose chronic lymphocytic leukaemia should enable patients to have earlier access to treatments and help NHS laboratories.
As the population ages, more people are developing…
Achieving the NHS long term plan by improving the diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
Since it has been implemented the new testing strategy for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia has saved patient lives and the NHS money.
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a common inherited condition affecting around…
Analysing the accuracy of a near bedside test for COVID-19
We have been working with our CONDOR partners to examine the performance of the FebriDx test for COVID-19 in hospital emergency departments.
Over the last few months many tests have…