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Image: DOA Urine MultiPlex is available on the fully automated Evidence MultiSTAT multi‑analyte analyzer (Photo courtesy of Randox)

Rapid Testing Panel Simultaneously Detects 15 Drugs of Abuse in Urine Within 21 Minutes

A clinical drug testing panel provides simultaneous detection of 15 drugs of abuse from urine in 21 minutes. More...
10 Feb 2026
Image: The WHO-approved Asanté HIV-1/2 Oral Fluid Test brings rapid, non-invasive diagnosis to POC settings (Photo courtesy of Sedia Biosciences)

POC Oral Fluid Test Diagnoses HIV Infection in 20 Minutes

An oral fluid test enables rapid, non-invasive HIV screening without the need for blood draws. More...
21 Jan 2026
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
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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.