SAN DIEGO, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL), a global leader of in vitro diagnostics, has released the latest episode of its Science Bytes podcast, featuring Dr. Terry O'Neil, President and Medical Director of Urgent Care Pros.

In Episode 51, Through the Shades of Illness, Testing Brings Clarity, Dr. O'Neil discusses how respiratory illnesses often present with overlapping symptoms, making it difficult to distinguish one condition from another without testing. Drawing on more than 20 years of emergency and urgent care experience, he explains how timely, accurate diagnostics not only guide treatment decisions but also protect families and communities from spread.

Key points from Dr. O'Neil's discussion include:

• Symptoms alone can be misleading: Illnesses such as strep, flu, RSV and COVID-19 can look alike, especially in their early stages, making testing essential.
• Rapid results matter: Fast turnaround allows urgent care providers to educate patients, begin treatment when appropriate, and prevent further exposure.
• Community health depends on individual action: Testing helps people understand their risk and take precautions to safeguard vulnerable family members and neighbors.
• Confidence in care: Clear diagnostic answers strengthen trust between patients and healthcare providers.

This episode highlights the vital role urgent care centers play in respiratory season by offering immediate access to testing and treatment when primary care or emergency departments may not be readily available.

The QuidelOrtho Science Bytes podcast is available on major streaming platforms and at https://www.quidelortho.com/global/en/resources/podcasts/quidelortho-science-bytes.

About QuidelOrtho Corporation

With expertise spanning clinical chemistry, immunoassay, immunohematology and molecular testing, QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL) is a leading global provider of diagnostic solutions, delivering fast, accurate and reliable results that help improve patient outcomes – from the point of care to lab, clinic to hospital. Building on a legacy of innovation, QuidelOrtho works with healthcare providers to advance diagnostics that connect insights with solutions, defining a clearer path for informed decisions and better care.