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Image: GlucoScreen displays the calculated blood glucose reading on the phone (Photo courtesy of University of Washington)

Smartphone-Based Readerless System Measures Blood Glucose for Early Detection of Prediabetes

Screening for prediabetes typically involves laboratory testing at a healthcare facility or using a portable glucometer for at-home testing. Unfortunately, access and cost may limit widespread screening. Now, researchers have discovered an optimal approach to enhance early detection of prediabetes. More...
03 Apr 2023
Image: QScout RLD reports white blood cell count and differential from a drop of blood at patient-side in two minutes (Photo courtesy of Ad Astra)

First-Ever Rapid-Result Hematology Analyzer Measures Disease and Infection at POC

Sepsis is a severe medical emergency that occurs when the body reacts strongly to an infection. Now, a new rapid-result hematology system comes with the capability to count immature infection-fighting granulocytes, one of the earliest markers for sepsis. More...
31 Mar 2023
Image: The Gazelle Hb Variant test identifies hemoglobin disorders rapidly, easily, and inexpensively (Photo courtesy of Hemex Health)

POC Test Detects Genetic Blood Disorders with High Accuracy

Sickle cell disease (SCD) and beta thalassemia are genetic blood disorders that affect over 7% of the global population. In the US, SCD is estimated to affect 100,000 people, with up to 8% of African-Americans being carriers, and can reduce life expectancy by up to 20 years. Now, an affordable sickle cell and beta thalassemia test that is currently used in 27 countries seeks to replicate its international success and expand into the U.S. More...
31 Mar 2023
Image: RNA biomarkers may one day help diagnose heart disease (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Simple Blood Test Could Help Doctors Diagnose Heart Disease in Physician's Office

In the largest analysis of blood RNA from patients with angiographically confirmed coronary artery disease (CAD), researchers have demonstrated how RNA biomarkers could be utilized to confirm heart disease. More...
30 Mar 2023
Image: The AcuSept PCR Test is a sepsis host-response blood test based on specific biomarkers (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Sepsis Host-Response PCR Test Enables Early Targeted Therapies

Sepsis is a leading cause of hospital deaths. Now, a new host (patient) immune response test can identify 19 mRNA biomarkers of infection, sepsis and septic shock, and can also be used to monitor patient response to treatment. More...
29 Mar 2023
Image: INSTI Multiplex HIV-1/2 Syphilis Antibody Test provides results for two infections with only one sample (Photo courtesy of bioLytical)

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
Image: The cartridge for the new point-of-care diagnostic test (Photo courtesy of WSU)

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
Gold Member
SARS‑CoV‑2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV Sample-To-Answer Test
SARS‑CoV‑2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV Cartridge (CE-IVD)
Gold Member
Real-Time Diagnostics Onscreen Viewer
GEMweb Live
Silver Member
Wireless Mobile ECG Recorder
NR-1207-3/NR-1207-E
New
Bronchoscope
EB-500


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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