Advantages and disadvantages of iPOCT

iPOCTMethodsAdvantageDisadvantage
Light iPOCTAbsorb lightResults by naked eye, microvolume, high-throughput, template diversification, flexibilityLow sensitivity
FluorescenceHigh sensitivity, multiple probe materials, biocompatibility, short timeInstability, toxic label
ChemiluminescenceHigh sensitivity, waving external light sourceEnvironmental influences/instability
Electrochemical iPOCTPotentiometryEasy and fast operation, high accuracy and precisionLong analysis time
VoltammetryHigh accuracy and good reproducibility, wide range of applicationCurrent interference, noise current
Impedance spectroscopyLow system interference, simple data analysisUncertain data interpretation
AmperometryLarge analysis range, high sensitivityInterference result, short life