Portable Assay Offers Rapid, Low-Cost TB Diagnoses
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 19, 2025
A novel, portable assay can deliver TB diagnoses in under an hour at low cost using samples of blood, saliva, or sputum, according to a recent study. The LIT system provides a low-cost solution for TB detection, with an estimated cost of under $800 for the device and individual tests costing less than $3, the researchers stated.
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