Figure 2.

POCT vs. Conventional Technologies. The advantage of POCT vs. conventional technologies are: portability, a simple structure, easy to use, allows multiplex detection, gives results within min, and also does not require labelling. However, a POCT demonstrates lower sensitivity and gives less reliable and accurate results. Conventional technologies are usually characterized with a more sensitive and reliable detection, but the limitations deny its usage as an on-site diagnostic tool. The disadvantages of conventional technologies are: lab facility requirement, results take hours or even days and complicated usage that requires professional personnel which results in a time-consuming process.