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Image: DROP-AD in-house collection and extraction protocol and testing procedures (Huber, H., Montoliu-Gaya, L., Brum, W.S. et al.; Nat Med (20256); doi.org/10.1038/s41591-025-04080-0)

At-Home Blood Tests Accurately Detect Key Alzheimer's Biomarkers

A finger-prick blood test enables at-home detection of Alzheimer’s biomarkers. More...
08 Jan 2026
Image: Illustration of finger-stick blood draw for hepatitis C testing with inserted sketch of the virus (Photo courtesy of Alice C. Gray)

Rapid POC Hepatitis C Test Provides Results Within One Hour

A rapid finger-stick test could expand Hepatitis C detection. More...
06 Jan 2026
Image: The sample preparation instrument will streamline and simplify the workflow for the Co-Dx PCR MTB Test (Photo courtesy of Co-Diagnostics)

Sample Prep Instrument to Empower Decentralized PCR Testing for Tuberculosis

A new sample preparation device brings PCR-based TB testing closer to the PoC. More...
30 Dec 2025
Image: LiDia-SEQ aims to deliver near-patient NGS testing capabilities to hospitals, labs and clinics (Photo courtesy of DNAe)

World's First NGS-Based Diagnostic Platform Fully Automates Sample-To-Result Process Within Single Device

An NGS-based diagnostic platform could facilitate rapid and accurate testing of infectious diseases and cancer. More...
26 Dec 2025
Image: Miniaturizing complex MS technology to chip scale eliminates the use of traditional laboratory equipment (Photo courtesy of Detect-ION)

POC Breath Diagnostic System to Detect Pneumonia-Causing Pathogens

A non-invasive breath test could improve the detection of pneumonia-causing pathogens. More...
23 Dec 2025
Image: A) The DASH Rapid PCR System analyzer; B) The Research Use Only DASH HCV cartridge contains all reagents required to run a test including sample prep and RT-qPCR amplification and detection (J. L. Reed, et al., The Journal of Infectious Diseases (2025), DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiaf608)

New 15-Minute Hepatitis C Test Paves Way for Same-Day Treatment

A 15-minute hepatitis C test provides results up to 75% faster than current rapid tests. More...
19 Dec 2025
Image: The rapid sepsis test detected nearly three times more bloodstream infections than conventional blood cultures (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

Rapid Diagnostic Test Matches Gold Standard for Sepsis Detection

An innovative rapid diagnostic test has the potential to revolutionize sepsis care worldwide. More...
11 Dec 2025
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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.