Molecular Diagnostics

Rapid Test for G6PD Deficiency Runs on Toaster-Sized Instrument and Delivers Results in 15 Minutes at POC
Baebies (Durham, NC, USA) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its rapid, point-of-care test for G6PD deficiency. The test is run on the FINDER platform, which features a toaster-sized instrument and a disposable cartridge. Using a 50 µL blood sample (one drop of blood), FINDER delivers results in approximately 15 minutes after sample introduction More...10 Nov 2022

New Urine Test Could Detect Childhood Kidney Disease Earlier than Current Assays
Researchers have developed a new technique analyzing urine extracellular vesicles (uEVs) - cell-derived nanoscale spherical structures involved in multiple biological functions - in urine samples that identifies changes in the kidneys earlier than conventional methods and can also predict renal function decline. More...10 Nov 2022


Ultra-Fast Real-Time PCR Platform Could Revolutionize POC Molecular Diagnostics
An ultra-fast POC real-time PCR platform for infectious disease diagnostics that is currently under development will be able to deliver results within five minutes at a cost equivalent to antigen tests currently available in the market. More...08 Nov 2022

Personalizing Whole Genome Sequencing Doubles Diagnosis of Rare Diseases
A new study has found that tailoring the analysis of whole genome sequencing to individual patients could double the diagnostic rates of rare diseases. Receiving a genetic diagnosis is important as it allows patients with rare diseases to receive access to family planning, specialized IVF, and drugs trials. More...08 Nov 2022

New Blood Test to Help Physicians Prevent Major Cardiovascular Events in Women with Lupus
A genetic precision medicine test for lupus patients could save lives by predicting heart disease before it happens and providing decision support for prophylactic therapies. The breakthrough approach characterizes inherited genetic markers in blood samples that drive pathways that can be targeted by drugs. More...08 Nov 2022
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