Future Diagnostics

• What is the main focus of the summary provided?

  Various methods for viral diagnostics
• What factors do viral diagnostic methods depend on?

  They depend on the virus
• What are two important characteristics of viral diagnostic methods?

  Specificity and Sensitivity
• What is essential for the quality of viral diagnostics?

  Quality and reproducibility
• What is a key advantage mentioned for viral diagnostics?

  Speed (ease/throughput)
• What is the emphasis on the phrase "Bigger, better, FASTER!"?

  It emphasizes the need for improved speed in diagnostics
• What does NGS stand for in the context of viral diagnostics?

  Next Generation Sequencing
• What does POCT stand for?

  Point of Care Testing
• What is Crystal Digital PCR?

  A method mentioned for viral diagnostics
• What is the purpose of a "Lab in a Cartridge"?

  To facilitate viral diagnostics
• What is the name of the system provided by Cepheid for diagnostics?

  GenXpert
• What is the term used for advanced PCR techniques mentioned?

  Extreme PCR
• What future prospects are discussed regarding laboratory diagnostics?

  • What do we want to achieve in the laboratory?
  • Can we improve our diagnostics?
  • How do we approach/develop this?