Latest RNS12 Nov 2020 15:48
Released 15:42:07 12 November 2020
RNS Number : 1791F
Omega Diagnostics Group PLC
12 November 2020
OMEGA DIAGNOSTICS GROUP PLC
("Omega" or the "Company" or the "Group")
UK-RTC Statement
Omega (AIM: ODX), the medical diagnostics company focused on CD4, infectious diseases and food intolerance, notes
the press release issued today by the UK Rapid Test Consortium ("UK-RTC"), of which Omega is a partner, surrounding the recent press speculation on the AbC-19 Rapid Test and the data provided in the BMJ report.
The UK-RTC believes the press articles and related BMJ report puts a spotlight on the different types of antibody testing available and what their applications are, and the UK-RTC welcomes this. However, the UK-RTC has concerns with the BMJ research report and modelling methodology the full details of which are provided below.
The statement confirms that DHSC is satisfied with the performance of the test, as is the UK-RTC, and will continue to roll out the use of the product. Public Health England conducted an evaluation at the DHSC's request, prior to DHSC purchasing the product, and will continue to deploy the test for use in surveillance studies.
The UK-RTC statement is reproduced in full at the end of the statement and can be found here:
https://www.abingdonhealth.com/abc-19-response-to-media/