OraSure Receives Federal Funding for Development of Marburg Virus Rapid Antigen Test
OraSure Technologies (NASDAQ: OSUR) has received a federal contract through the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) to develop a Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) rapid antigen test. The initial contract is valued at $7.5 million over multiple years, with potential value up to $11 million. The funding from BARDA aims to achieve FDA 510(k) clearance for a single-use lateral flow immunoassay test designed to detect Marburg virus antigens in individuals with risk factors and symptoms. OraSure has previously worked with BARDA on the InteliSwab® COVID-19 Rapid Test and maintains an ongoing partnership for their OraQuick® Ebola Rapid Antigen Test.