diagnostic testing Archives

Inconsistencies in Pediatric Pneumonia Diagnosis

Aug 21, 2026 | Other Infections, Pediatric Care

A national study finds significant inconsistency among doctors when interpreting lung sounds in children suspected of pediatric pneumonia.

Increasing Use of Oscillometry for Lung Testing

Aug 20, 2026 | Diagnostics

A national survey shows that while most laboratories use oscillometry technology, lack of standardized guidelines and high costs limit its growth.

Co-Diagnostics Submits Co-Dx PCR Flu A/B & RSV Test for FDA Clearance

Aug 7, 2026 | Influenza, RSV, Testing

Co-Diagnostics submitted a dual 510(k) premarket notification and CLIA Waiver by Application to the FDA for its Co-Dx PCR Flu A/B & RSV multiplex respiratory test.

Wearable Sweat Test Stickers for Cystic Fibrosis

Aug 3, 2026 | Cystic fibrosis, Testing

Wearable stickers can accurately measure sweat chloride levels in cystic fibrosis patients in under an hour without specialized laboratory equipment.

ATS Initiative for OSA Diagnosis in Primary Care

Aug 3, 2026 | General Healthcare, Sleep Apnea

The project from the American Thoracic Society aims to reduce the high rate of undiagnosed sleep disorders by partnering with primary care providers.

Awareness of Lung Cancer Screening Availability Remains Low

Aug 2, 2026 | Lung Cancer, Tobacco

Only one-third (33%) of surveyed Americans were aware that low-dose CT scans are available individuals at high-risk of lung cancer.

Products 2026: Simulators & Test Lungs

Jul 31, 2026 | Testing

RT looks at some of the latest simulation technology available from IMT Analytics, Michigan Instruments and South Pacific Biomedical.

Products 2026: Pulmonary Function Testing

Jul 31, 2026 | Diagnostics, Testing

A closer look as some of the latest spirometers and PFT devices on the market from Jaeger Medical, MGC Diagnostics, Vitalograph, and VacuMed.

Rapid Test for COPD Exacerbations Begins Study

Jul 29, 2026 | COPD, Testing

ProAxsis and Imperial College London are investigating the NEATstik test, which detects active neutrophil elastase (NE) in sputum samples.

Intelligenome, Cornell Partner on Portable TB Diagnostic

Jul 29, 2026 | Business News, Other Infections

The collaboration will focus on a point-of-care testing platform designed to detect tuberculosis from respiratory and blood samples.

New TB Blood Test Could Help Early Detection

Jul 28, 2026 | Other Infections, Testing

A TB blood test identifies a bacterial marker to distinguish between active and latent tuberculosis infections.

Diabetes Test May Misdiagnose Patients With Sickle Cell Trait

Jul 28, 2026 | Other Chronic Diseases

A standard laboratory assay significantly underestimates blood sugar levels in people with sickle cell trait, potentially leading to widespread underdiagnosis of diabetes.

bioAffinity, Pictor Collaborate on Asthma and COPD Tests

Jul 27, 2026 | Asthma, Business News, COPD

The collaboration will combine flow cytometry and proteomic analysis to help ID specific inflammatory pathways for chronic lung diseases.

Plasma Tests for Fungal Infections and Pneumonia

Jul 22, 2026 | Testing

Zepto Life Technology has introduced FungiFlex Pneumocystis jirovecii and the FungiFlex Mold Plus Panel testing assays.

Genetic Scoring Tool May Improve IPF Diagnosis

Jul 14, 2026 | Pulmonary Fibrosis, Testing

A study of more than 570,000 people validates a polygenic risk score to identify idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients at risk for severe outcomes or death.

Cryosurgical System for Bronchoscopic Applications Used in First Human Cases

Jul 8, 2026 | Testing

Cryocision flexible cryocatheter system is the first console-free and wholly single-use flexible cryosurgical system for bronchoscopic applications available in the US and Canada.