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Image: The FINDER multifunctional testing platform can run multiple types of tests and deliver rapid results for near-patient use (Photo courtesy of Baebies)

First Point-of-Care Heparin Monitoring Test Provides Results in Under 15 Minutes

A new POC heparin monitoring assay designed for patients receiving unfractionated or low molecular weight heparin offers results in under 15 minutes. More...
08 May 2025
Image: A one-step confirmatory laboratory test could definitively diagnose active syphilis infection within 10 minutes (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

First Comprehensive Syphilis Test to Definitively Diagnose Active Infection In 10 Minutes

Researchers are developing a one-step confirmatory laboratory test that could definitively diagnose active syphilis infection in just 10 minutes. More...
05 May 2025
Image: The HIV-1 self-testing chip will be capable of selectively detecting HIV in whole blood samples (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Disposable Microchip Technology Could Selectively Detect HIV in Whole Blood Samples

Researchers are developing an innovative disposable microchip technology for HIV-1 self-testing. More...
18 Apr 2025
Image: The lab-in-tube assay could improve TB diagnoses in rural or resource-limited areas (Photo courtesy of Kenny Lass/Tulane University)

Handheld Device Deliver Low-Cost TB Results in Less Than One Hour

A first-of-its-kind handheld diagnostic device can provide quick and accurate TB diagnoses in under an hour. More...
11 Apr 2025
Image: The low-cost test builds on existing platform that assesses COVID-19 and water quality (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Novel Point-of-Care Technology Delivers Accurate HIV Results in Minutes

A novel technology promises to create a rapid point-of-care HIV test that could rival traditional lab-based tests. More...
08 Apr 2025
Image: The study investigated D-dimer testing in patients who are at higher risk of pulmonary embolism (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

D-Dimer Testing Can Identify Patients at Higher Risk of Pulmonary Embolism

A new study has sought to evaluate the safety of excluding pulmonary embolism based on D-dimer testing in patients with a high clinical probability of the condition. More...
04 Apr 2025
Image: The device, designed by UTEP chemistry doctoral student Ruma Paul, simplifies colorectal cancer detection (Photo courtesy of UTEP)

Portable Blood-Based Device Detects Colon Cancer

Researchers are developing a less invasive and portable device that would use blood samples to detect colorectal cancer. More...
14 Mar 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.