Malaria Diagnosis, Reimagined
Biocrome brings automated microscopy to malaria diagnosis—combining the accuracy of lab-based methods with the speed and scalability required in endemic regions.
Request a DemoThe Scale of Malaria
263M
Estimated cases globally (2023)
597K
Annual deaths worldwide
~1,000/day
Children under 5 lost every day
Source: World Malaria Report 2024
The Diagnostic Gap
Microscopy (Gold Standard)
- High accuracy + parasite quantification
- High skill required
- Limited scale in endemic regions
- Slow + inconsistent at scale
Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs)
- Fast + low-cost
- No quantification binary only
- False positives antigen persistence
- False negatives gene deletions
Healthcare providers are forced to choose between accuracy and scalability— resulting in delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and inappropriate treatment.
A Better Approach
| Capability | Manual Microscopy | Rapid Tests (RDTs) | Biocrome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | High | Moderate | High |
| Speed | Slow | Fast | Fast |
| Quantification | Yes | No | Yes |
| Skill Required | High | Low | Low |
| Scalability | Limited | High | High |
Automated Microscopy for Malaria
Biocrome combines the accuracy of microscopy with the scalability of automation. By analysing blood samples using AI, it enables rapid, consistent malaria diagnosis without dependence on highly trained microscopists.
This allows healthcare providers to deliver timely, targeted treatment while improving diagnostic confidence in both clinical and field settings.
Impact in Malaria Care
Accurate Treatment
Supports appropriate therapy by reducing false positives and false negatives.
Faster Decisions
Enables immediate diagnosis and treatment at the point of care.
Reduced Over-Treatment
Helps prevent unnecessary use of antimalarials due to ambiguous RDT results.
Improved Surveillance
Supports better tracking of malaria prevalence and intervention strategies.
Beyond Malaria
Malaria is the first application of the Biocrome platform. As an automated microscopy system, Biocrome can be extended to a range of diagnostics traditionally dependent on manual microscopy.
Future applications include haematological measurements, infectious disease detection, and broader cellular analysis—enabling a scalable, multi-disease diagnostic platform.
Advancing Malaria Diagnosis
Bring fast, accurate, and scalable malaria diagnostics to your setting with Biocrome.
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