Quantitative estimation of the results of immunochromatographic tests can substantially enhance
the efficiency of their use in human and veterinary medicine, biosafety, consumer protection, and
ecological monitoring. Actually, a row of portable detectors has been developed and implemented
with the corresponding software for different kinds of immunochromatographic tests, including
assays with optical, magnetic, and electrically conductive labels. While retaining the speed, cost
effectiveness, and consumer friendliness of the test systems, these detectors enable detecting and
processing results while precluding the subjectivity of their interpretations. New solutions based on
the use of general-purpose devices such as office scanners, mobile phones, and smartphones are
being developed. New, highly productive assays increase the information output of testing and allow
.protective actions on the obtained results to be more grounde
