The DOH clarified that it has yet to finalize nor approve the guidelines on the conduct of COVID-19 testing. | KAguilarINQ
In a statement, DOH said a certain TruLaboratories Corp. claimed in a social media post that the agency had already approved the use of antigen kits for COVID-19 testing.“DOH clarifies that the Omnibus Guidelines on COVID-19 Testing HAS NOT YET BEEN FINALIZED OR APPROVED, nor has it been signed and issued for implementation,” DOH said.
“Moreover, while there are antigen kits approved for commercial use by the Food and Drug Administration , DOH does not endorse specific brands or distributors,” it added.
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