Lateral flow assays, also called immunochromatographic assays, identify or measure biomolecules in intricate samples like blood, saliva, urine, or other fluids to diagnose numerous medical conditions.

Scientists and public health experts built the COVID-19 pandemic response on years of experience navigating infectious disease outbreaks. Although lateral flow immunoassays have been central to ...

In a recent review published in Nature Reviews Bioengineering, researchers assessed the changing landscape of lateral flow tests (LFTs), and the development of next-generation LFTs based on lessons ...

Not long ago, referring to a lateral flow test would have resulted in blank stares, even though they’re common diagnostic devices used in over-the-counter pregnancy tests, for example. But the ...

The global lateral flow assays market offers opportunities in rapid diagnostic testing due to rising infectious diseases and ...

LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Lateral Flow Conference (ALFC), the premier global event for rapid diagnostics, is excited to announce the release of the full agenda for ...

For many years, PCR has been the go-to method for detecting specific DNA and RNA sequences. However, its requirement for specialized thermal cyclers limits its use for rapid, on-site testing. In ...

An artificial intelligence app to read COVID-19 lateral flow tests helped to reduce false results in a recent trial. An artificial intelligence app to read COVID-19 lateral flow tests helped to reduce ...

With the revolution of lateral flow assay use in Point-of-Care and Over-the-Counter testing resulting from Covid-19, saliva has become an attractive sample matrix. To continue to grow lateral flow ...

LA JOLLA, Calif., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Lateral Flow Conference (ALFC) is now accepting speaker applications for its 2025 program, taking place October 14-15, 2025, at the Hilton ...