# Instant Flu Tests The FluDOC Lets You Know When You've Got a Bug By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fludoc References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/28/illuminate-your-influenza/) & [janvanderasdonk](http://www.janvanderasdonk.com/) The FluDOC is a kind of [home pregnancy test](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fertility-tracking-kit), but for the flu. This neat little device will let you know when you have the help of genetically modified bioluminescent bacteria. Simply put a pill containing the bacteria into the device and somehow get your [saliva](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microplastics-test) on the insertable stick, which then also goes in the FluDOC. From there it is a bit of a waiting game. If in fifteen minutes the bioluminescent bacteria have stopped glowing, you had better be prepared to not leave your place for a week or so, because you have the flu. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Home Diagnostic Tests:** The FluDOC is an example of a home diagnostic test that provides quick and accurate results. - **Genetically Modified Bacteria:** The use of genetically modified bioluminescent bacteria in the FluDOC opens up opportunities for innovative medical diagnostic technologies. - **Rapid Test Results:** The FluDOC provides test results in just fifteen minutes, indicating a growing demand for fast and efficient diagnostic tools. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the potential of home diagnostic tests like the FluDOC to improve patient care and remote monitoring. - **Biotechnology:** The use of genetically modified bacteria in devices like the FluDOC presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the biotechnology industry. - **Medical Devices:** The development of rapid diagnostic devices, such as the FluDOC, is an emerging trend in the medical devices industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-in-One Rapid Health Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-rapid-test.md) - [Molecular Diagnostic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covidflu-test.md) - [At-Home Diagnostic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genhome.md) - [Respiratory Rapid Diagnosis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapid-diagnosis-tool.md) - [Intuitive At-Home Medical Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dengue-home-test-kit.md) - [Cutting-Edge Diagnostic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttingedge-diagnostic-tool.md) - [Smell-Based Disease Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diagnoze.md) - [Lollipop-Style COVID Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covid19-saliva-testing-tool.md) - [Automated Molecular Diagnostic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genhome-array.md)