Point of care testing

An immunosensing technique that detects liver fibrosis in 45 minutes

Many sepsis patients’ lactate levels aren’t measured according to recommendations – but why not, and how might doing so change patient outcomes?

Quality matters, especially when it comes to pathology and laboratory medicine

Testing DNA/RNA from living organisms is now as easy as using a dipstick

UTIs yield many antibiotic prescriptions - could a new test help selective prescribing?

A new lab-on-a-chip for nucleic acid analysis works with your smartphone

Microelectromechanical resonators may help detect biomarkers in small sample volumes

Levels of five microRNAs in saliva can hold clues to how long concussion symptoms may last

Paper-spray mass spectrometry provides a quick, accurate method for detecting cocaine use

As we develop new point-of care diagnostics for resource limited settings, the humble sheet of paper has a lot to offer...