A streamlined POCT solution for rapid infectious disease detection

Abstract Point-of-care testing (POCT) plays a crucial role in infectious disease screening due to its rapid detection and portability. However, current POCT systems face challenges such as lengthy sample preparation time, complex nucleic acid extraction, and limited real-time data transmission, exte...

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Main Authors: Yaping Xie, Yan Yu, Shuaiwu Huang, Liangcheng Wan, Chang Wu, Chiwei Yin, Jianjun Li, Jiangang Ling, Lizhong Dai
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97155-4
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Jianjun Li
Jiangang Ling
Lizhong Dai
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description Abstract Point-of-care testing (POCT) plays a crucial role in infectious disease screening due to its rapid detection and portability. However, current POCT systems face challenges such as lengthy sample preparation time, complex nucleic acid extraction, and limited real-time data transmission, extending patient waiting time. This study presents iPonatic, an integrated POCT system with a quantitative dropper for efficient sample addition, a low-cost cartridge utilizing one-step rapid nucleic acid release technology, and real-time data synchronization via a cloud platform. Patients can receive test reports within 30 min. The system was validated for both respiratory and sexually transmitted pathogens, showing consistent $$\:Ct$$ values with standard quantitative PCR. Clinical validation on 1159 samples demonstrated an AUC above 0.98 for all targets, with sensitivity exceeding 95% and specificity reaching 100%. iPonatic is ideal for primary healthcare, epidemic response, and resource-limited settings. It offers an efficient solution to enhance diagnostics and reduce patient waiting time, supporting timely responses to public health needs.
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spelling doaj-art-b4a68e2073b748eb9328f6b61301dbd02025-08-20T02:20:23ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-04-0115111010.1038/s41598-025-97155-4A streamlined POCT solution for rapid infectious disease detectionYaping Xie0Yan Yu1Shuaiwu Huang2Liangcheng Wan3Chang Wu4Chiwei Yin5Jianjun Li6Jiangang Ling7Lizhong Dai8Research and Development Department, Sansure Biotech Inc.Research and Development Department, Sansure Biotech Inc.Research and Development Department, Sansure Biotech Inc.Research and Development Department, Sansure Biotech Inc.Research and Development Department, Sansure Biotech Inc.Research and Development Department, Sansure Biotech Inc.Research and Development Department, Sansure Biotech Inc.Research and Development Department, Sansure Biotech Inc.Research and Development Department, Sansure Biotech Inc.Abstract Point-of-care testing (POCT) plays a crucial role in infectious disease screening due to its rapid detection and portability. However, current POCT systems face challenges such as lengthy sample preparation time, complex nucleic acid extraction, and limited real-time data transmission, extending patient waiting time. This study presents iPonatic, an integrated POCT system with a quantitative dropper for efficient sample addition, a low-cost cartridge utilizing one-step rapid nucleic acid release technology, and real-time data synchronization via a cloud platform. Patients can receive test reports within 30 min. The system was validated for both respiratory and sexually transmitted pathogens, showing consistent $$\:Ct$$ values with standard quantitative PCR. Clinical validation on 1159 samples demonstrated an AUC above 0.98 for all targets, with sensitivity exceeding 95% and specificity reaching 100%. iPonatic is ideal for primary healthcare, epidemic response, and resource-limited settings. It offers an efficient solution to enhance diagnostics and reduce patient waiting time, supporting timely responses to public health needs.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97155-4Point-of-careQuantitative dropperOne-step nucleic acid release technologyiPonaticRespiratory infectionSexually transmitted infection
spellingShingle Yaping Xie
Yan Yu
Shuaiwu Huang
Liangcheng Wan
Chang Wu
Chiwei Yin
Jianjun Li
Jiangang Ling
Lizhong Dai
A streamlined POCT solution for rapid infectious disease detection
Scientific Reports
Point-of-care
Quantitative dropper
One-step nucleic acid release technology
iPonatic
Respiratory infection
Sexually transmitted infection
title A streamlined POCT solution for rapid infectious disease detection
title_full A streamlined POCT solution for rapid infectious disease detection
title_fullStr A streamlined POCT solution for rapid infectious disease detection
title_full_unstemmed A streamlined POCT solution for rapid infectious disease detection
title_short A streamlined POCT solution for rapid infectious disease detection
title_sort streamlined poct solution for rapid infectious disease detection
topic Point-of-care
Quantitative dropper
One-step nucleic acid release technology
iPonatic
Respiratory infection
Sexually transmitted infection
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97155-4
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