Table 2.

Comparison of BERA System with commercially available POC assays.

	BERA System	Immunochromatographic assays
Time of analysis	3 min	10−15 min
Cost of analysis	•Now 9 euros •After mass production estimated 2 euros	4.5 euros
Advantages	•Digitalization •DGPR compliance	•High portability •No specialize training necessary
Disadvantages	•Small training required •Invalid results due to matrix effect •Low consumables life	•No digitalization •No DGPR compliance