Point of Care
![Image: The 10-minute IntelliSep sepsis test (Photo courtesy of Cytovale) Image: The 10-minute IntelliSep sepsis test (Photo courtesy of Cytovale)](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_hospimedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2023-01-23/SDD-294795969.jpg)
FDA Cleared Sepsis Test Becomes First in New Class of ED-Focused Diagnostic Tools
Cytovale’s (San Francisco, CA, USA) IntelliSep sepsis test is the first FDA-cleared diagnostic tool to assess cellular host response to aid in identifying ED patients with sepsis and contribute to rapid life-saving decisions. The groundbreaking diagnostic tool provides test results in less than 10 minutes, helping clinicians to recognize sepsis and supporting critical time-sensitive clinical decisions. More...23 Jan 2023
![The BREATHGUARD portable MICRO-GC medical device used to detect various biomarkers (Photo courtesy of Blu Biotech) The BREATHGUARD portable MICRO-GC medical device used to detect various biomarkers (Photo courtesy of Blu Biotech)](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_hospimedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2023-01-19/breathguard.jpg)
Multi-Disease POC Breathalyzer Sniffs Out Infections and Monitors Patients on Ventilator
A novel diagnostic testing device uses a patient's breath to diagnose various forms of cancer, COVID-19 and related variants, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), sepsis, and other acute and chronic inflammatory diseases. More...19 Jan 2023
![ALiA platform delivers multiple results with minimal drop of sample in 15 minutes at POC (Photo courtesy of ALiA BioTech) Crop Article Image ALiA platform delivers multiple results with minimal drop of sample in 15 minutes at POC (Photo courtesy of ALiA BioTech) Crop Article Image](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_hospimedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2023-01-18/alia.jpg)
Rapid Diagnostic Platform Delivers Up To 30 Results from Single Drop of Body Fluid within 15 Minutes
A next-generation rapid diagnostic platform that is capable of conducting multiplex testing in a single biochip within 15 minutes could become a game changer in the point-of-care testing (POCT) market. More...18 Jan 2023
![Image: Rhinoswab Junior is the happy way to swab children for respiratory viruses (Photo courtesy of Rhinomed) Image: Rhinoswab Junior is the happy way to swab children for respiratory viruses (Photo courtesy of Rhinomed)](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_hospimedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2023-01-09/SDD-294795897.jpg)
World’s Most Child-Friendly Respiratory Swab Addresses Major Challenge of Testing Reluctance
One of the pandemics' major challenges has been testing reluctance created by the fear, anxiety and discomfort associated with traditional combined throat and nose swabs. Now, the world’s first nasal swab developed specifically for children features a unique design that addresses this challenge. More...09 Jan 2023
![Image: The Visby Medical portable, instrument-free PCR test delivers results in minutes (Photo courtesy of Visby Medical) Image: The Visby Medical portable, instrument-free PCR test delivers results in minutes (Photo courtesy of Visby Medical)](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_hospimedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2023-01-04/SDD-294795866.jpg)
POC Test Detects and Differentiates Between Upper Respiratory Infections Caused by Influenza and SARS-CoV-2
A fast, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) device can detect and differentiate between upper respiratory infections caused by Influenza (Flu) A & B, and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). More...04 Jan 2023
![Image: The Aquarius 3 three part differential IVD hematology analyzer for Complete Blood Count testing (Photo courtesy of Diatron) Image: The Aquarius 3 three part differential IVD hematology analyzer for Complete Blood Count testing (Photo courtesy of Diatron)](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_hospimedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2023-01-02/SDD-294795842.jpg)
Advanced Hematology Analyzer Brings Simplicity and Efficiency to Decentralized Healthcare Facilities
Diatron (Budapest, Hungary) has announced the launch of Aquarius 3, its latest IVD hematology analyzer for Complete Blood Count testing that is all set to bring unrivaled simplicity and efficiency to the decentralized market segment. More...02 Jan 2023
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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.