consists of a rugged, low-cost handheld reader and a disposable biosensor that contains up to 32 pathogens using patented desiccation technology. This rapid point-of-care tool can achieve results in less than 5 minutes. The system can be wirelessly integrated with a cloud-based data analytics back end to track emerging threats dynamically. In addition to public health, this platform can also be used in defense/military and national security applications.