However, the tests are less sensitive when testing whole blood sampled from a finger prick. There is one test (the OraQuick Advance Rapid HIV-1/2) which can also test oral fluid samples in addition to ...

A team of Northwestern University scientists spanning disciplines have developed new technology that could lead to the ...

NPVs of HIV tests and testing ... the form of dried blood spots, to preserve antibody integrity, may increase, but presents additional requirements for quality assurance. Rapid tests are being ...

Researchers have developed a smartphone-sized device that offers rapid testing for tuberculosis. The device could be a useful ...

This handheld device is the first that can detect tuberculosis in saliva, in addition to blood and sputum samples, an important breakthrough for testing children and HIV patients, who struggle to ...

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As of the end of 2023, nearly 40 million people worldwide were living with HIV, including approximately 1.2 million in the ...

FAU researchers have been awarded a five-year NIH grant to address the urgent need for a reliable, rapid and affordable ...

The fastest rapid dual test for HIV and syphilis is now available in Australia, expanding access to reliable and accessible screening. A Major Step Forward in Infectious Disease Screening ...

Australian medical technology company Atomo Diagnostics has received a $230,000 order from Thorne Harbour Health to supply ...