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ABBOTT PARK, Ill., January 19, 2021 /3BL Media/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has received 510(k) clearance for the first rapid handheld traumatic brain injury (TBI) blood test, which will help clinicians assess individuals with suspected mild TBIs, including concussions. The test will run on Abbott's handheld i-STAT™ Alinity™ platform. Tests results are available within 15 minutes after plasma is placed in the test cartridge. TBIs, including concussions, are an alteration in brain function caused by an external force. This test measures specific proteins present in the blood after a TBI. A neg...

New traumatic brain injury test is 'game-changing,' concussion experts say • 7 min read What is a concussion? A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by physical contact. STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images In a world first, a newly authorized handheld device will allow doctors to detect traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in under 15 minutes, potentially saving lives by dramatically shortening the time it takes to properly diagnose the issue. The device is made by Abbott, a medical device company based in the United States. “This is a huge milestone that has never been done before -- a blood test...