Diagnostic tests

New handheld device turns smartphone into diagnostic tool

The USD 550 spectral transmission-reflectance-intensity (TRI) Analyzer attaches to a smartphone and analyses patient blood, urine, or saliva samples as reliably as clinic-based instruments that cost thousands of dollars.

Aug 11, 2017, 19:21 PM IST

Delhiites can now get free diagnostic tests

Under the scheme, all residents of Delhi will get free diagnostic tests in 21 private institutions if they are referred to by Delhi government hospitals.

Mar 02, 2017, 16:40 PM IST

Investing in simple diagnostic tests can save many lives

Investing resources in some of the simplest diagnostic tests could save thousands of lives and end disease epidemics in the developing world, say scientists from the Imperial College London.

Dec 06, 2015, 13:55 PM IST