The newly developed sensor uses advanced light-based technology to analyze biological samples and measure cholesterol levels in real time. Unlike traditional blood tests, this method offers non-invasive, rapid, and highly sensitive detection, potentially paving the way for portable diagnostic tools and continuous health monitoring.
Cholesterol plays a key role in cardiovascular health, and abnormal levels are linked to a range of conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. By detecting cholesterol with greater accuracy and speed, this optical platform could enable earlier intervention and improved disease prevention strategies.
A point-of-care (POC) device has been developed in the laboratory scale for detecting cholesterol using this. It can sense cholesterol in trace amounts, even below the preferred range. It can be an efficient tool for routine monitoring of cholesterol levels in the human body.
