Point of Care
Fast and Innovative Multiplex PCR Platform Meets Infectious Disease Patient Needs at Point-of-Care
bioMérieux has expanded its innovative syndromic testing technology from outside traditional clinical laboratories to near patient testing locations such as urgent care in or outside of the hospitals, physician offices including pediatricians, and other healthcare facilities directly in contact with patients. More...20 Apr 2023
30-Minute Molecular Assay to Revolutionize Tuberculosis Diagnosis within Near Patient Settings
ReadyGo Diagnostics Ltd. has entered into an assay development agreement with Gemina Laboratories Ltd., paving the way for a simple MTB saliva test that would replace smear microscopy and provide a sample to answer result within 30 minutes. More...20 Apr 2023
Pocket Laboratory Offers Fast and Reliable Diagnosis at Point of Care
A multi-technology, multi-parameters Point of Care (PoC) device combines two technologies in a single device for a unique evolutive panel of tests. The pocket-sized lab can perform multiple biological analyses from just a finger prick of blood and send the results via Bluetooth to a smartphone or tablet. More...10 Apr 2023
World’s First Handheld, Dynamic Digital Radiographic Instrument Makes X-Ray Imaging More Accessible
Micro C, the world’s first handheld dynamic digital radiographic X-ray system, delivers unparalleled image sharpness and clarity in the smallest form factor, making X-ray more accessible and outperforming conventional X-ray solutions in terms of speed, safety, and intelligence. More...07 Apr 2023
Blood-Based Biomarkers Detectable by Simple Blood Test Could Simplify Diagnosis of Alzheimer's
A new study has demonstrated that blood-based biomarkers for amyloid and tau are highly correlated with the established biomarkers used for Alzheimer's diagnosis. These blood-based biomarkers have also shown great diagnostic accuracy in distinguishing between normal and non-normal levels of amyloid and tau biomarkers. More...06 Apr 2023
Smartphone-Based Readerless System Measures Blood Glucose for Early Detection of Prediabetes
Screening for prediabetes typically involves laboratory testing at a healthcare facility or using a portable glucometer for at-home testing. Unfortunately, access and cost may limit widespread screening. Now, researchers have discovered an optimal approach to enhance early detection of prediabetes. More...03 Apr 2023
In Other News
First-Ever Rapid-Result Hematology Analyzer Measures Disease and Infection at POC
POC Test Detects Genetic Blood Disorders with High Accuracy
Simple Blood Test Could Help Doctors Diagnose Heart Disease in Physician's Office
Sepsis Host-Response PCR Test Enables Early Targeted Therapies
POC Fingerprick Test Identifies Both HIV-1/2 and Syphilis Antibodies from One Sample within 60 Seconds
Quick, Affordable Finger-Prick Test Diagnoses Common STI in Five Minutes
Handheld Molecular POCT System Enables Rapid Onsite Testing at Hospital ERs and Clinics
Cardiac Troponin Diagnostics Market Driven by Demand for High Sensitivity POC Testing
Next Gen Technology Enables Robust, Straightforward and Flexible Molecular Diagnostics in Any Environment
Portable PCR Molecular Analyzer Delivers Time-Critical Results in Near-Patient Setting
Handheld Immunoanalyzer Performs Laboratory Tests near Patient without Sacrificing Sensitivity and Precision
Point-of-Care MDx System Enables Simple, Fast and Accurate Diagnosis in Near Patient Setting
Near-Patient Molecular Test Outperforms Other Rapid Measures for Sepsis Diagnosis
World's First Breathalyzer to Detect Infectious Diseases
Novel Non-Sputum Based Technology Quickly and Easily Detects Active TB
Rapid PCR Diagnostic Test for STIs Provides Accurate Results in Less than 30 Minutes at POC
First Commercially Available Lab-Based Blood Test to Help Evaluate Concussion
Compact POCT Platform Unlocks Multiplexing Potential of Real-Time PCR
Portable Real-Time PCR System Resolves Problems of Limited Lab Space and Fragmented Samples
New Diagnostic Test 1,000 Times More Sensitive than Conventional Tests
Portable, Low-Dose Medical Imaging System Delivers Fast 3D X-Ray Imaging at POC
Low-Cost Portable Sensor Detects Heavy Metals in Sweat
Liquid-Ready QC Solution for POC Urinalysis Instruments Helps Labs Streamline Daily Operations
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.