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Pekin Lab Detects New COVID Mutation

PEKIN, IL – A new mutation of COVID-19, which may be linked to the variant from the United Kingdom, has been detected by Reditus Laboratories in Pekin. The novel SARS-CoV-2 Spike 69-70 deletion, also known as V70X, was detected in tests run this week at the lab. The specimens came from testing conducted in DuPage […]

Clinical Molecular Laboratory Manager at Reditus Named ‘Lab Hero’

By Paul Swiech Pekin, IL – The manager of the clinical molecular lab at Reditus Laboratories in Pekin has been recognized for her work behind the scenes during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Michelle Anderson, of Washington, has received a Lab Hero Award in recognition of her professionalism and compassion while performing clinical laboratory duties during […]

Reditus Laboratories Testing Equipment Will Catch New COVID-19 Variants

By Paul Swiech Pekin, IL – Reditus Laboratories’ testing equipment will catch the new COVID-19 variants, the CEO of the Pekin-based dermatopathology lab said this week. “The current equipment will catch the variants and we added a separate platform that tests any and all viral pathogens within the sample,” Dr. Aaron Rossi said. While the […]