Recent Advances in Point-of-Care Colorimetric Biosensors for Detecting Small Molecule Metabolites

Key Points

• This research investigates the potential of colorimetric biosensors for detecting small molecule metabolites in decentralized settings.
• Evaluated colorimetric methods for small molecule detection in POC scenarios.
• Assessed performance metrics and user-friendliness of biosensors in various environmental conditions.
• Conducted comparative analysis with traditional diagnostic methods.
• Colorimetric biosensors demonstrated high sensitivity with detection limits down to the nanomolar range.
• Achieved an overall accuracy of 92% in POC settings compared to standard lab methods (p<0.01).
• User feedback indicated significant preference for the simplicity and speed of colorimetric detection.