What Are Some Examples of Nanotechnology-Enhanced POC Tests?
1. Lateral Flow Assays: Commonly known as rapid tests, lateral flow assays utilize gold nanoparticles for visual signal detection. These tests are popular for detecting infectious diseases like COVID-19 and malaria. 2. Lab-on-a-Chip Devices: These devices integrate multiple laboratory functions on a single chip, using microfluidics and nanomaterials to perform complex analyses quickly. 3. Nanosensors: These sensors detect specific biological markers at extremely low concentrations. They are used in cancer diagnostics, glucose monitoring, and infectious disease detection.
