Paratus Diagnostics is developing point-of-care diagnostic solutions to make healthcare more accessible and affordable. The firm's hand-held Paratus PreparedNow® System incorporates a highly-differentiated cartridge, developed by the firm and branded the ParatusSDS®. The System is compatible with a portfolio of tests driven by the technology in the ParatusSDS® Cartridge. By providing POC capabilities, the firm's equipment effectively allows clinicians to make decisions during the patient visit resolving the issues associated with lengthy delays waiting on lab results and improving patient outcomes.