Point of Care
POC Fingerprick Test Identifies Both HIV-1/2 and Syphilis Antibodies from One Sample within 60 Seconds
A new test is designed to detect antibodies for both HIV-1/2 and syphilis using a single sample obtained through a simple fingerprick method. The test delivers accurate results in under a minute, while being mobile and easy to use. More...29 Mar 2023
Quick, Affordable Finger-Prick Test Diagnoses Common STI in Five Minutes
Researchers have developed an affordable and fast finger-prick test for diagnosing trichomonas vaginalis, a sexually transmitted infection that is highly prevalent but often overlooked The test can deliver results in just five minutes and can be produced for under USD 20. More...28 Mar 2023
Handheld Molecular POCT System Enables Rapid Onsite Testing at Hospital ERs and Clinics
The deployment of a handheld molecular POCT system and nucleic acid test cards in outpatient departments, inpatient departments and emergency rooms can provide access to results 3 to 5 hours ahead of traditional PCR, allowing hospitals to better manage patient flow and length of stay. More...27 Mar 2023
Cardiac Troponin Diagnostics Market Driven by Demand for High Sensitivity POC Testing
The global market for cardiac troponin (cTn) diagnostics is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%, reaching USD 2.28 billion by 2025 from USD 2.07 billion in 2021, driven by a rise in the number of patients with cardiac complaints visiting emergency departments and the increasing adoption of high-sensitivity POCT cTn assays by hospitals and clinical laboratories, which can detect troponin in lower concentrations and shorten the timeline for MI detection. More...27 Mar 2023
Next Gen Technology Enables Robust, Straightforward and Flexible Molecular Diagnostics in Any Environment
A next-generation ‘Anywhere, anytime, by anyone’ molecular detection technology aims to shift the detection and monitoring of viral infections to point-of-care and beyond clinical settings. The technology, which allows for rapid and precise measurement and quantification of viral RNA, DNA, antigens, or antibodies, can be used by anyone, anywhere, at any time. More...24 Mar 2023
Portable PCR Molecular Analyzer Delivers Time-Critical Results in Near-Patient Setting
Conventional laboratory-based tests may require several days or weeks to generate results. Now, a fast, accurate, and portable DNA analyzer goes from sample to result in approximately an hour, making results more accessible. More...24 Mar 2023
Handheld Immunoanalyzer Performs Laboratory Tests near Patient without Sacrificing Sensitivity and Precision
A handheld portable immunoanalyzer with the sensitivity and precision of centralized laboratory equipment is currently being developed in a form factor suitable for low-cost, point-of-care testing anywhere in the world. More...22 Mar 2023
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Rapid Diagnostic Platform Delivers Up To 30 Results from Single Drop of Body Fluid within 15 Minutes
World’s Most Child-Friendly Respiratory Swab Addresses Major Challenge of Testing Reluctance
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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.