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image: The BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE VG Panel is designed to align with a typical patient visit, producing eight results from a single swab in about 20 minutes (Photo courtesy of  BioMérieux)

Point-of-Care PCR Panel Delivers Vaginitis Results in 20 Minutes

A new point-of-care multiplex PCR test provides eight vaginitis pathogen results from one swab in 20 minutes. More...
02 Jul 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 Dermatology Platform Targets Early Detection of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

An AI-enabled point-of-care system seeks expanded US use to assess non-melanoma skin cancers. More...
01 Jul 2026
Image: The LIAISON NES point-of-care molecular diagnostics platform expands its menu with a rapid molecular assay for Group A Streptococcus (Photo courtesy of Diasorin)

Point-of-Care Molecular Test Detects Group A Strep in Minutes

Diasorin has received FDA 510(k) clearance and CLIA waiver for the LIAISON NES Group A Strep (GAS) assay on the LIAISON NES POC platform.  More...
22 Jun 2026
Image: The Fast PCR System delivers sample‑to‑answer results for key pathogens in under 10 minutes (Photo courtesy of Autonomous Medical Devices Incorporated)

Point-of-Care PCR Panel Detects RSV, Influenza, and SARS-CoV-2 in Minutes

A new POC RT-PCR system delivers sub-10-minute RSV, influenza A/B, and SARS-CoV-2 results to enable same-visit decisions. More...
19 Jun 2026
Image: The DermaSensor device uses spectroscopy and AI to evaluate suspicious skin lesions at the point of care and provide immediate results (Photo courtesy of DermaSensor)

Handheld AI Device for Point-of-Care Skin Lesion Assessment Receives CE Mark

An AI-enabled spectroscopy device earns CE Mark to deliver real-time point-of-care triage of suspicious skin lesions. More...
12 Jun 2026
Image: The technology combines a disposable cartridge with a compact reader to perform immunoassays with central-lab performance closer to the bedside (Photo courtesy of Proxim Diagnostics)

Portable Immunoassay System Advances Toward Point-of-Care Biomarker Testing

A new handheld point-of-care system delivers high-sensitivity troponin I detection via automated cartridges, aiding acute care. More...
11 Jun 2026
Image: Hyperfine’s Swoop platform is a portable, ultra-low-field MRI system that is FDA-cleard for brain imaging in patients of all ages (photo courtesy of Hyperfine)

Portable MRI System Accelerates Emergency Brain Imaging and Triage

An AI-powered portable MRI enables bedside brain scans, significantly reducing ED order-to-scan time. More...
28 May 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.