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Image: The finger-based test takes a minute to noninvasively capture enough information to evaluate white cell levels (Photo courtesy of Leuko Labs)

Portable Device Analyzes White Blood Cell Activity to Monitor Cancer Patients’ Health

An at-home white blood cell monitor can detect low white blood cell counts in cancer patients without drawing blood, offering doctors the ability to remotely monitor their health. More...
21 Jun 2024
Image: The PA-100 AST System for rapid AMR detection has won the “Longitude Prize on AMR” (Photo courtesy of Sysmex Astrego)

Rapid UTI Test Cuts Detection Time from 3 days to 45 Minutes

A groundbreaking test promises to revolutionize treatment for urinary tract infections by bringing advanced laboratory testing capabilities directly into the doctor’s office. More...
17 Jun 2024
Image: The POC PCR test shortens time for STI test results (Photo courtesy of Visby Medical)

POC STI Test Shortens Time from ED Arrival to Test Results

A new study has demonstrated that a POC PCR test can reduce the time from specimen collection to STI result to just 47 minutes per patient, compared to the 25-hour average with SOC lab-processed molecular send-out tests. More...
04 Jun 2024
Image: POCT offers cost-effective, accessible, and immediate diagnostic solutions (Photo courtesy of Flinders University)

POCT for Infectious Diseases Delivers Laboratory Equivalent Pathology Results

On-site pathology tests for infectious diseases in rural and remote locations can achieve the same level of reliability and accuracy as those conducted in hospital laboratories, a recent study suggests. More...
30 May 2024
Image: The cartridge-based TEG 6s system provides clinicians a complete picture about a patient\'s coagulation profile (Photo courtesy of Haemonetics Corporation)

Cartridge-Based Hemostasis Analyzer System Enables Faster Coagulation Testing

Haemonetics has obtained U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the TEG 6s hemostasis analyzer system Global Hemostasis-HN assay cartridge, enhancing viscoelastic testing for patients who are fully heparinized during adult cardiovascular surgeries/procedures and liver transplants. More...
28 May 2024
Image: The INSTI HCV Antibody Test is the world’s first one minute test (Photo courtesy of bioLytical Laboratories)

World’s First One-Minute Hepatitis C Antibody Test Facilitates Quick Triage

The INSTI HCV Antibody Test is the world's first one-minute Hepatitis C antibody test that could prove to be an excellent tool in managing Hepatitis C infections and facilitating immediate linkage to care. More...
21 May 2024
Image: The Sampler device could revolutionize sample collection for diagnostic tests (Photo courtesy of ReadyGo Diagnostics)

First of Its Kind Universal Tool to Revolutionize Sample Collection for Diagnostic Tests

A groundbreaking device that combines sample collection and processing into a single, easy-to-use disposable unit could revolutionize the way samples are collected for diagnostic tests. More...
29 Apr 2024
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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.