- In May 2022, Abbott announced United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Alinity m STI Assay. After delays in care delivery during the pandemic contributed to a decline in routine STI screening and an increase in cases, the first-of-its-kind multiplex test will help address rising STI rates. Abbott's Alinity m system, the company's most advanced high-volume laboratory molecular equipment, is used for the test. Alinity m detects infectious infections using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology, which has a high sensitivity. This test can assist healthcare providers in saving time, increasing efficiency, and providing better patient care
