Point of Care

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

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


Extremely Sensitive Fluorescence Lateral Flow Reader Detects Even Low Positives Results
Presently, fluorescence lateral flow tests represent an affordable alternative to the PCR tests guaranteeing a high sensitivity and specificity. Now, an off-the-shelf lateral flow reader designed to scan fluorescence-labeled lateral flow tests represents a fundamental advance in this field. More...22 Dec 2022


New Immunosensor Paves Way to Rapid POC Testing for COVID-19 and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Researchers have developed a new immunosensor based on Quenchbody technology that shows great potential as a fast, inexpensive, and convenient tool to detect SARS-CoV-2. This highly efficient diagnostic approach will be useful not only for point-of-care testing, but also for high-throughput epidemiological studies of COVID-19 and other emerging infectious diseases. More...19 Dec 2022

POC Molecular TB Test Could Enable Clinicians to Begin Appropriate Treatment Immediately
A new molecular TB testing system currently under development aims to provide highly accurate results at a low price at the point of care, enabling clinicians to immediately commence appropriate treatment and patient management to maximize health outcomes and minimize further spread of infection. More...15 Dec 2022
In Other News
Early Sepsis Recognition Platform Could Identify Pre-Symptomatic Patients at POC Using Culture-Free Diagnostic Test
New Digital Platform Technology Aims to Disrupt 50-Year-Old PCR Testing for Similar-Symptom Pathogens
Hand-Held POC Biosensor Quickly and Accurately Detects Oral Cancer
Mast Group Enters into Multi-Country Distribution Agreement for Nanomix's eLab System
Rapid Credit Card-Sized UTI Diagnostic Test Detects Four Major Uropathogens from Urine Drop
Novel POC Hemolysis System Improves Patient Care, Reduces Workload for Emergency Departments and ICUs
Portable qPCR Platform Enables Faster, Better, Low-Cost Near-Patient Molecular Diagnosis
Portable UTI Molecular Diagnostic Platform Provides Accurate Test Results in 40 Minutes
New Wearable Patient Monitoring System Refines Clinician’s Workflow to Track Patient Conditions
Next-Gen POC Whole Blood Hemostasis System Recognizes Specific Needs of EDs and ORs
Handheld Lab to Enable Faster, Cheaper Point-of-Need Bacterial Infection Identification
Benchtop Immunoanalyzer Delivers Lab Quality Results for Cardiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Wards at POC
Breakthrough POC Diagnostic Technology Detects Brain Abnormalities Prior to Symptoms
Advantech Presents Latest Range of Point-of-Care Solutions at MEDICA 2022
EKF Showcases POCT Connectivity Solutions at MEDICA 2022
LumiraDx Presents its POC Diagnostics Platform and Broad Test Menu at MEDICA 2022
Vedalab Presents Innovative Reagents and Instruments at MEDICA 2022
Nova Biomedical Exhibits IVD Testing Solutions for POC and Critical Care at MEDICA 2022
One-Time Blood Test Predicts Which Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Will Grow Worse
AI-Driven Heart Disease Detection Software to Identify Hidden Cardiovascular Conditions
Global Bedside Testing Market to Witness Promising Prospects in Critical Care
AI-Powered Smart Stethoscope Can Screen for Heart Failure During Physical Exams
Mindray Showcases Its Latest Innovations in Medical Imaging and Peri-Operative Care at Arab Health 2022
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.







