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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
Image: A new and improved detector can accurately measure levels of cortisol – a stress biomarker in the blood (Photo courtesy of XJTLU/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126776)

Easy-To-Use Point-Of-Care Testing Device Accurately Measures Cortisol Levels in Blood

Researchers have developed an innovative device that accurately measures cortisol—a key stress biomarker in the blood that can lead to severe health problems like depression and Alzheimer's disease. More...
04 Sep 2024
The Atellica VTLi Patient-side Immunoassay Analyzer, a high-sensitivity troponin I test at the bedside, delivers accurate results in just 8 minutes (Photo courtesy of Siemens Healthineers)

New 8-Minute Blood Test to Diagnose or Rule Out Heart Attack Shortens ED Stay

A randomized controlled trial has found that a novel point-of-care heart attack test is safe and could reduce the length of stay in the emergency department for some patients. More...
03 Sep 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.