Sourcebio to roll out mobile Covid-19 test laboratories with Mitie
By Iain Gilbert
Date: Friday 19 Feb 2021
(Sharecast News) - Laboratory services provider Sourcebio revealed on Friday that it had entered into an agreement with Mitie Security to manage the delivery of community-based Covid-19 testing services through mobile testing units.
SourceBio said it will manage the delivery of the mobile Covid-19 testing laboratory services currently being deployed in a Department of Health and Social Care pilot scheme and will oversee all laboratory operations and processes and take responsibility for all clinical governance, quality assurance, staff training, sample processing and information management.
The AIM-listed group stated that four mobile testing laboratories using Oxford Nanopore's LamPORE tests for Covid-19 had already been deployed in a pilot test launched to support Downing Street's community-based testing efforts and ensure that testing was readily available in case of a surge or increased rate of infections.
Chairman Jay LeCoque said: "We are very proud to support the UK's national testing effort to bring gold standard testing to the local communities as part of the effort to get the nation back to work.
"The need for localised testing and monitoring of infections is critical as the vaccine program accelerates. This project also highlights our continued work with the DHSC on multiple fronts as they work to manage the pandemic as it evolves."
As of 0840 GMT, Sourcebio shares were up 5.68% at 204.50p.
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