A recurring theme in healthcare is that the diagnostics industry is on the cusp of a major transformation that will see an evolved role for point-of-care (POC) tests that can be run at the bedside, in doctors’ offices, at pharmacies or in people’s homes. This industry tends to transform with the computing revolution rendering many types of mainframe computers obsolete, as the price of manufacturing POC tests drops and the potential for running multiplex tests in miniature expands. Point of Care Testing (POCT) Devices Market Shift to Self Care Diagnosis Emphasis of care has shifted from the prevention and early detection of disease to the ability to get involved and diagnose themselves. Dominant area in POC is glucose monitoring, which require self-monitor and diagnose as diabetes patients needs to be regularly test themselves means that the ease of access to, and functionality of, POC testing is perfectly suited to their conditions. Portability: Trend in POC...