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Image: A microfluidic device barely larger than a U.S. quarter can detect rare genetic mutations from a single drop of blood (Photo courtesy of Mahtab Kokabi/Javanmard Lab)

Portable Device Detects Rare Genetic Mutations from Single Drop of Blood

A portable device that can detect rare genetic mutations from a single drop of blood could make tests faster, cheaper, and easier. More...
11 Jun 2025
Image: The platform can detect bacterial STIs, urinary tract infections and viral infections in just five minutes (Photo courtesy of Linear Diagnostics)

Low-Cost Near-Patient Diagnostic Platform Rapidly Diagnoses STIs

A low-cost, accurate, near-patient diagnostic platform aims to diagnose STIs from a single sample. More...
10 Jun 2025
Image: The LEX VELO system aims to redefine point-of-care testing (Photo courtesy of LEX Diagnostics)

POC System Delivers Lab-Quality PCR Results Directly from Swab Sample in Minutes

An ultra-fast diagnostics platform enables medical professionals to perform PCR testing at the point-of-care. More...
09 Jun 2025
Image: The tip optofluidic immunoassay platform enables rapid, multiplexed antibody profiling using only 1 μL of fingertip blood (Photo courtesy of hLife, DOI:10.1016/j.hlife.2025.04.005)

POC Diagnostic Platform Performs Immune Analysis Using One Drop of Fingertip Blood

A compact diagnostic platform can evaluate infectious disease immune protection using one drop of fingertip blood. More...
06 Jun 2025
Image: The new diagnostic based on analysis of urine samples could also be designed to reveal whether a tumor has metastasized (Photo courtesy of MIT)

Simple Paper Test Offers Early Cancer Diagnosis

A novel nanoparticle-based sensor can detect cancer through a simple urine test. More...
04 Jun 2025
Image: The paper-based diagnostic tool is designed for rapid, affordable infectious disease detection (Photo courtesy of Advanced Microfluidics and Microdevices Laboratory, NYU Abu Dhabi)

Paper-Based Diagnostic Device Detects Infectious Diseases In 10 Minutes

A paper-based diagnostic device can detect COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in under 10 minutes without sophisticated lab equipment. More...
03 Jun 2025
Image: A new diagnostic tool shines a powerful new light into the viral darkness (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

Portable Diagnostic Tool Uses Bioluminescence to Detect Viruses at POC

A rapid, portable, and highly sensitive diagnostic tool aims to overcome the current limitations of point-of-care diagnostics. More...
30 May 2025
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Handheld Blood Glucose Analyzer
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SARS‑CoV‑2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV Cartridge (CE-IVD)
Multi-Chamber Washer-Disinfector
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Cranial 4Pi Immobilization


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.