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The 'Wild West' of COVID-19 antibody tests needs a sheriff

Commentary / World May 11, 2020

The 'Wild West' of COVID-19 antibody tests needs a sheriff

by Lionel Laurent

“Buyer beware” isn’t enough when it comes to antibody tests, where small errors can have huge consequences.

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