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Image: The AI-assisted spectroscopy technique rapidly differentiates myocardial infarction from aortic dissection (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

AI-Powered Blood Test Distinguishes Deadly Cardiac Events

An AI-driven spectral blood test can distinguish between a heart attack and an aortic dissection in minutes. More...
16 Mar 2026
Image: Rapid antigen tests for RSV help clinicians distinguish viral infections from bacterial illnesses (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Rapid RSV Tests Reduces Antibiotic Prescribing in Kids

A study has linked rapid RSV tests to reduced antibiotic prescribing in young children. More...
13 Mar 2026
Image: New WHO guidelines recommend rapid molecular TB tests, tongue swab sampling and sputum pooling to improve diagnosis (Photo courtesy of WHO)

WHO Recommends Near POC Tests, Tongue Swabs and Sputum Pooling for TB Diagnosis

WHO has issued its first recommendations for near-POC TB tests and tongue swab diagnostics. More...
11 Mar 2026
Image: The new rapid test diagnoses syphilis and other STIs in under an hour (Photo courtesy of Doherty Institute)

World’s First Portable POC Test Simultaneously Detects Four Common STIs in One Hour

A portable CRISPR-based diagnostic device detects four STIs in under an hour. More...
10 Mar 2026
Image: The Nevisense uses a non-invasive procedure that combines EIS technology with AI to provide in-depth skin analysis (photo courtesy of SciBase)

AI-Enabled Platform Supports Clinical Decision-Making in Melanoma Detection

A noninvasive POC tool aims to enhance early detection of melanoma at the most curable stage. More...
04 Mar 2026
Image: The LIAISON NES Group A Strep assay is intended for use on the LIAISON NES POC molecular diagnostics system (Photo courtesy of Diasorin)

Group A Strep Molecular Test Delivers Definitive Results at POC in 15 Minutes

A Group A Streptococcus test provides clear, actionable results directly at the near-patient setting in 15 minutes. More...
18 Feb 2026
Image: The fully automated SeptiCyte RAPID cartridge is compatible with the Biocartis Idylla platform (Photo courtesy of Immunexpress)

Rapid Molecular Test Identifies Sepsis Patients Most Likely to Have Positive Blood Cultures

A molecular test has shown that it can identify septic patients most likely to have positive blood cultures. More...
17 Feb 2026
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The HospiMedica Point-of-Care Testing channel provides reporting on clinical/medical testing that is performed at the patient's side, near the patient and outside of the clinical laboratory. This would include testing provided by healthcare professionals and remote/field personnel and does not require processing by a central laboratory.