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Image: The InfectoSynovia test has the potential to revolutionize the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

High-Accuracy Bedside Test to Diagnose Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Five Minutes

A state-of-the-art, high-accuracy point-of-care test is being developed to diagnose periprosthetic joint infections in under five minutes using only a minimal sample of synovial fluid. More...
22 Oct 2024
Image: The rapid paper-based test could detect cancer cells in cerebrospinal fluid at the point-of-care (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Point-Of-Care Paper-Based Test Could Diagnose Cancer at Bedside

A two-year study aims to create a new test that would facilitate same-day detection of leptomeningeal disease and allow doctors to monitor the effectiveness of treatments like chemotherapy in real-time. More...
18 Oct 2024
Image: The SeptiCyte RAPID is intended for in-vitro diagnostic use and runs on the Biocartis Idylla Platform (Photo courtesy of Immunexpress)

Sepsis Test Demonstrates Clinical Utility in Critically Ill Heterogeneous Patient Populations

A sample-to-answer, cartridge-based host response molecular test for sepsis has shown consistent performance in differentiating sepsis from systemic inflammatory response syndrome. More...
18 Oct 2024
Image: The acoustic pipette uses sound waves to test for biomarkers in blood (Photo courtesy of Patrick Campbell/CU Boulder)

Handheld, Sound-Based Diagnostic System Delivers Bedside Blood Test Results in An Hour

A new handheld, sound-based diagnostic system can provide accurate testing results at the patient's bedside in just an hour using only a small finger prick of blood. More...
17 Oct 2024
Image: At the heart of the blood test is the chip featuring a groundbreaking nanostructured surface on which blood is tested (Photo courtesy of Will Kirk/Johns Hopkins University)

Chip-Based Blood Test Accurately Diagnoses Heart Attack in Minutes

A new blood test that can diagnose a heart attack in minutes rather than hours has the potential to serve as a tool for first responders and individuals at home. More...
17 Oct 2024
Image: The AI-powered platform improves point-of-care diagnostics with enhanced accuracy and real-time data (Photo courtesy of HueDx)

Smartphone-Enabled, Paper-Based Quantitative Diagnostic Platform Transforms POC Testing

A new study has demonstrated the effectiveness of a smartphone-enabled, paper-based quantitative diagnostic platform, which improves POC diagnostics by delivering enhanced accuracy, real-time data, and broader accessibility for fast and reliable testing. More...
08 Oct 2024
Image: The IVD CAPSULE PSP test PSP runs on the abioSCOPE near-patient rapid diagnostic platform (Photo courtesy of Abionic)

POC Sepsis Test Delivers Fast, Accurate and User-Friendly Results in Critical Care Settings

Pancreatic Stone Protein (PSP) has emerged as a promising biomarker for the early detection of sepsis. A new sepsis test offers rapid, accurate, and easy-to-use results in critical care settings by measuring PSP levels. More...
07 Oct 2024
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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.