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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
Image: The TB-Feron point-of-care test detects latent tuberculosis infection within 15 minutes (Photo courtesy of SD Biosensor)

Rapid POC Tuberculosis Test Provides Results Within 15 Minutes

A 15-minute POC test shows strong potential for detecting latent tuberculosis in resource-limited settings. More...
09 Dec 2025
Image: The compact, electricity-free molecular testing platform enables rapid STI detection at POC (Photo courtesy of Rapidemic)

Portable Molecular Test Detects STIs at POC in 15 Minutes

A power-free nucleic acid test could transform STI diagnosis in low-resource settings. More...
04 Dec 2025
Image: The carbon-nanotube-based–based wearable sensor has demonstrated unprecedented sensitivity in detecting viral antibodies (Photo courtesy of University of Pittsburgh)

Skin Patch Measures Effectiveness of Flu/COVID Vaccines in 10 Minutes

A wearable sensor detects COVID-19 and influenza antibodies from skin interstitial fluid in 10 minutes. More...
03 Dec 2025
Image: The cobas liat Bordetella panel has received FDA clearance along with CLIA waiver and CE Mark (Photo courtesy of Roche)

POC Bordetella Test Delivers PCR-Accurate Results in 15 Minutes

A point-of-care PCR test delivers species-level Bordetella results in just 15 minutes. More...
03 Dec 2025
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SARS‑CoV‑2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV Sample-To-Answer Test
SARS‑CoV‑2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV Cartridge (CE-IVD)
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Neonatal Heel Incision Device
Tenderfoot
Creatinine/eGFR Meter
StatSensor® Creatinine/eGFR Meter
Digital Radiography System (Ceiling Free)
Digix CF Series


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.