Q-POC is a handheld laboratory that can detect Cancer and other infectious illness by analyzing DNA. The device is developed by QuantuMDx Group based in UK.

Till 2012, 14.1 Million cancer cases have been reported globally, according to Cancerresearchuk.org. Reason for majority of deaths caused by cancer, is because of its late diagnosis. Though we are living in a world of highly modern technologies, many illnesses are still not curable, unless they are detected at an early stage.

QuantuMDx Group, a UK based genetic hub is developing a portable laboratory called Q-POC. It will detect many diseases including cancer in just 15 minutes. Such devices can save several lives through early diagnosis. Q-POC is a Smartphone sized, handheld device which analyzes DNA to detect the illness.

QuantuMDx Group aims to build more such devices that can help masses in healthcare. Q-Poc is a product that can change or the future of diagnostic. There are many countries in the world that cannot afford to establish laboratories in every city or village due to lack of funding or infrastructure. With help of trained medical staff, Q-POC can ease diagnostic, detect and report diseases in less time. It is a huge step towards diagnostic, which is today hampered due to lack of tech implication.

About Q-POC

Q-POC is a dynamic platform capable of analyzing DNA in under 15 minutes. The Smartphone-like device will provide the accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of a state of the art laboratory, at the patient’s side and at a fraction of the cost. Disposable test-specific cartridges for infectious diseases, cancer and pharmacogenetics are in development.

Benefiting patients, globally Q-POC will:-

• Enable healthcare workers to prescribe the right drug at the right dose first time.
• Use easy-to-obtain samples such as a finger prick of blood.
• Eliminate the need for repeat doctors’ visits and reduce patient anxiety.
• Provide rapid testing to patients in busy urban hospitals.
• Deliver accurate diagnostic testing to remote underserved communities.
• Offer the opportunity for convenient diagnostic testing at home for isolated patients, such as the elderly and disabled.

Empowering healthcare workers, globally Q-POC will:-

• Put the power of a full diagnostics laboratory into the palm of healthcare workers hands.
• Simplify complex DNA analysis.
• Tailor results readout to suit the users’ needs, whether they require a yes/no diagnostic result or a full laboratory report.
• Streamline workflows by providing results in 10-15 minutes.
• Employ an intuitive touchscreen display.
• Integrate with healthcare infrastructure and cloud-based databases with Smartphone connectivity.

Takeaways:

• Q-POC is a handled laboratory that can detect illness in less time, helping medical professionals to prescribe drugs instantly.
• Early detection of life threatening illness like Cancer can save many lives.
• Q-POC works through blood sample and takes only 15 minutes to diagnose illness.