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Image: A rapid mass spectrometry technique enables near-real-time detection of drugs in emergency care settings (Boccuzzi, S. et al., Analyst 151, 741–748 (2026). DOI: 10.1039/D5AN01148E)

Rapid Blood Testing Method Aids Safer Decision-Making in Drug-Related Emergencies

A rapid blood test could deliver near-real-time drug toxicology results in emergency rooms. More...
12 Feb 2026
Image: The POC diagnostic test aims to use fingerstick blood, serum, or plasma sample to detect typhoid fever (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

POC Test Uses Fingerstick Blood, Serum, Or Plasma Sample to Detect Typhoid Fever

A rapid, fingerstick-based POC test could significantly improve the diagnosis of typhoid fever. More...
10 Feb 2026
Image: DOA Urine MultiPlex is available on the fully automated Evidence MultiSTAT multi‑analyte analyzer (Photo courtesy of Randox)

Rapid Testing Panel Simultaneously Detects 15 Drugs of Abuse in Urine Within 21 Minutes

A clinical drug testing panel provides simultaneous detection of 15 drugs of abuse from urine in 21 minutes. More...
10 Feb 2026
Image: The WHO-approved Asanté HIV-1/2 Oral Fluid Test brings rapid, non-invasive diagnosis to POC settings (Photo courtesy of Sedia Biosciences)

POC Oral Fluid Test Diagnoses HIV Infection in 20 Minutes

An oral fluid test enables rapid, non-invasive HIV screening without the need for blood draws. More...
21 Jan 2026
Image: DROP-AD in-house collection and extraction protocol and testing procedures (Huber, H., Montoliu-Gaya, L., Brum, W.S. et al.; Nat Med (20256); doi.org/10.1038/s41591-025-04080-0)

At-Home Blood Tests Accurately Detect Key Alzheimer's Biomarkers

A finger-prick blood test enables at-home detection of Alzheimer’s biomarkers. More...
08 Jan 2026
Image: Illustration of finger-stick blood draw for hepatitis C testing with inserted sketch of the virus (Photo courtesy of Alice C. Gray)

Rapid POC Hepatitis C Test Provides Results Within One Hour

A rapid finger-stick test could expand Hepatitis C detection. More...
06 Jan 2026
Image: The sample preparation instrument will streamline and simplify the workflow for the Co-Dx PCR MTB Test (Photo courtesy of Co-Diagnostics)

Sample Prep Instrument to Empower Decentralized PCR Testing for Tuberculosis

A new sample preparation device brings PCR-based TB testing closer to the PoC. More...
30 Dec 2025
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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.
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