Menu
Washingtoner
  • Home
  • Financial
  • Boeing
  • Daryl Guberman
  • Aerospace
  • Technology
  • Non-profit
  • Services
  • Security
Washingtoner

FidaLab Announces Partnership With Ginkgo Bioworks to Scale COVID Response Through Pooled Testing in K-12 Schools
Washingtoner/10106886

Trending...
  • Spokane: US 195 Project To Improve Traffic Safety
  • 5 Practical Ways to Increase Nitric Oxide Naturally
  • JEGS Launches Modern, Secure Payments Powered by PhaseZero.ai
SEATTLE, April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FidaLab, a CLIA-certified clinical diagnostic company based in Seattle announced its partnership with Concentric by Ginkgo to provide a scalable and simple testing modality - pooled testing - to serve K-12 schools.

As more and more schools work to support in-person learning environments, communities across the country have turned to COVID-19 testing to monitor the virus. Even as teachers and guardians become eligible for vaccines, clinical vaccine trials for individuals under 16 are just beginning, and efforts to track and mitigate viral spread remain critical.

Concentric by Ginkgo's goal is to provide easy, affordable pooled testing to every school in America. Pooled classroom testing, which combines swabs from all consenting individuals in a classroom and runs them as a single test can significantly increase testing capacity and lower the cost of testing programs. Over 800 hundred schools are currently signed up to test with Concentric across the country.

"We are excited at the prospect of joining Ginkgo to provide mass COVID testing in schools to help maintain in-person learning environments in Washington. Ginkgo has proven itself in successfully implementing school testing programs in the State of Massachusetts, Maryland, and beyond. The combination of our local testing capability and Ginkgo's experience and organizational strength will provide a very reliable option for Washington school systems," said Myles Yu, Chief Medical Officer of FidaLab.

More on Washingtoner
  • Spokane: Shooting on Wellesley Leaves One Person Deceased and Another Injured
  • Spokane: District 3 Council Members to Host Community Town Hall
  • Spokane: City Recognizes Local Businesses for Excellent Wastewater Management
  • Tacoma Police Department Increases DUI Patrols
  • Larry R. Wasion Highlights Jump Gate I: Time Chair. The Opening Novel in His Expansive Science Fiction Series

On February 17, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in partner with the Department of Defense (DOD) has announced a $650 million investment to expand COVID-19 testing capacity for K-8 schools to support President Biden's plan to re-open schools for in-person learning.

"The funding provided by the Biden Administration will help make it possible for schools in Washington and across the country to engage in pooled testing for every student, every week," said Jason Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Ginkgo Bioworks. "Testing in schools will support the entire community by providing opportunities to limit the spread, and to interrupt chains of transmission."

FidaLab joined the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic at the very beginning and has built massive PCR testing capability for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. FidaLab has provided mass testing in collaboration with large scale county testing, schools, long term care facilities, athletic teams and more.

To learn more about Concentric by Ginkgo or to get your school district involved, head over to concentricbyginkgo.com.

About FidaLab

FidaLab is a privately owned CLIA-certified clinical laboratory based in Seattle with a specialty in molecular diagnosis of infectious diseases using cutting edge biotechnologies. With its proven diagnostic accuracy and 24-hour turnaround time, FidaLab has earned the trust of the communities it serves.

More on Washingtoner
  • New Book Reveals The Science Of Predictions
  • City of Tacoma's Solid Waste Utility Expands 'Beyond the Bin' Community Reuse Events
  • Animal Communicator Vicki Draper Helps Pet Parents Reduce Stress and Improve Behavior Naturally
  • Compliance Alert: Maryland, Texas Regulate Use of Artificial Intelligence in Utilization Reviews
  • "FRAUD: Federal Reliance, Regulatory Blindness, ANAB Misrepresentation, Unchecked Conflicts, And Deception -The Guberman Definition

About Ginkgo Bioworks

Concentric by Ginkgo is Ginkgo Bioworks' public health and biosecurity effort. Headquartered in Boston, Ginkgo uses the most advanced technology on the planet—biology—to grow better products. The company's cell programming platform is enabling the growth of biotechnology across diverse markets, from food to fragrance to pharmaceuticals. Ginkgo is also actively supporting a number of COVID-19 response efforts, including community testing, epidemiological tracing, vaccine development and therapeutics discovery. For more information, visit www.ginkgobioworks.com.

Ginkgo Bioworks Contact:

[email protected]

FidaLab Contact:

[email protected]

Related Images

image1.jpg

SOURCE FidaLab LLC
Show All News | Report Violation

0 Comments
1000 characters max.

Latest on Washingtoner
  • Surging Into High-Performance AI With $AMD Partnership, Patent Expansion, and Strengthened Balance Sheet: Avalon GloboCare Corp. (N A S D A Q: ALBT)
  • Kiko Nation Launches Mobile App to Modernize Livestock Management and Digital Animal Registry
  • NEW MANAGEMENT BOOK: Creating a Joy-Centric Culture
  • QuickTrack by Datalex Transforms Retail Promoter Management with Claude AI and Real-Time Insights
  • Kaltra Introduces Seasonal Discounts on Replacement Coils for Carrier, York, and Trane Chillers
  • Evolve Construction Mobilizes Commercial Storm Response Across Illinois With AI-Powered Damage Documentation and Public Adjusters Partnership
  • The World's First Fully Regenerative Economy: Securing Energy, Food, and a Clean Planet
  • The State of Law Firm Marketing: Top Companies, Awards, and Resources
  • Spokane: Statement From Mayor Brown, Council President Wilkerson, And Chief Hall On 20th Anniversary Of Otto Zehm's Death
  • Spokane: Gesa Pavilion Seeks Concert Booking, Production, and Ticketing Partner
  • USA Best Book Awards Finalist What Love Leaves Behind Releases March 24
  • Pallas Shake-speare: Independent Scholar Identifies Shakespeare's Lost Sonnet 126 Couplet
  • Inkdnylon Custom Apparel Launches Cost-Saving System for Promotional Products and Custom Apparel in Chicago
  • ENTOUCH Named Finalist for 2026 North American Inspiring Workplaces Awards
  • Cleveland County Goat Farm NC Kikos Featured in "Feature Farmer Friday" Documentary
  • Tony Grundler Introduces Artificial Intelligence V.S. Avatar-Ian's
  • Spokane: US 195 Project To Improve Traffic Safety
  • Hollywood's Elite Gather at the Annual WOW Creations Oscars Gifting Suite at the Universal Hilton
  • Where Were the Women? Reframing the Greek Revolution Through Contemporary Art
  • 5 Practical Ways to Increase Nitric Oxide Naturally
_catLbl0 _catLbl1

Popular on Washingtoner

  • Tacoma: Applicants Sought for the Public Utility Board - 149
  • Spokane: Water Wise Wednesday Workshops Begin March 4
  • Primeindexer Google indexing platform launched by SEO Danmark APS
  • Amicly Launches as a Safety-First Social App Designed to Help People Build Real, Meaningful Friendships
  • Spokane: Indian Canyon Golf Course Opens Thursday, March 12, 2026
  • Gigasoft Solves AI's Biggest Charting Code Problem: Hallucinated Property Names
  • How Homeward Pet is Saving Lives Through Advanced Veterinary Medicine
  • 2026 Pre-Season Testing Confirms a Two-Tier Grid as Energy Management Defines Formula 1's New Era
  • ClearBeam Networks Launches HomeStation: Home Phone 2.0
  • AOW Event Sponsored By The Stanglwirt Resort a renowned five-star Austrian wellness destination

Similar on Washingtoner

  • Systemic Certification Breakdown: Federal Oversight Undermined by ANAB Governance Conflicts (2018–2026)
  • Newborn Care Network Introduces Clinical Standard to Bridge the Six-Week Postpartum Gap
  • The AAA Metamorphosis: How Global Gaming Is Redefining Production Standards
  • Monexplora Explains the Options Mechanics Behind March's Tech Selloff and VIX Surge
  • EFA Announces 2026 Editorial Rate Chart
  • AI Disruption Meets Marine Scale: Off The Hook YS, Inc. (N Y S E American: OTH) Targets Breakout Growth with NextBoat Launch and Aggressive Expansion
  • Targeting the Billion-Dollar U.S. Countermeasure Market With AI-Driven Biodefense Platform: Lunai Bioworks (N A S D A Q: LNAI)
  • New Global Standard for Transparency Across Critical Resources and Energy Markets: SMX (Security Matters) PLC (N A S D A Q: SMX)
  • Surging Into High-Performance AI With $AMD Partnership, Patent Expansion, and Strengthened Balance Sheet: Avalon GloboCare Corp. (N A S D A Q: ALBT)
  • NEW MANAGEMENT BOOK: Creating a Joy-Centric Culture
Copyright © 2026 washingtoner.com | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Contribute