Roche Scores First European IVDR Approval for Diagnostic Tests
The test manufacturer is the first to gain IVDR certification for a companion diagnostic under the new regulation.
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The test manufacturer is the first to gain IVDR certification for a companion diagnostic under the new regulation.
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