Written by  Jonathan Takiff, Staff Writer, Philly News Network

What a week for Lia Diagnostics, the Philly-based start-up behind the first flushable, biodegradable home pregnancy test.

On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration blessed the Lia test with 510(k) class 2 clearance, approving it for over-the-counter sales.

Just hours later, lead developers won first place at TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin, beating out 15 other companies in a Startup Battlefield pitch competition and claiming a check for 42,000 euros – close to $50,000.

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