Abstract: The present disclosure relates to diagnostic test devices that provide enhanced communication to a user thereof through provision of improved digital display. The test device can include a test member, such as lateral flow assay test strip. The test device can further include an electronic communication circuit that can comprise a digital display element as well as a microcontroller. Other elements in the electronic communication circuit can include one or more sensor elements, an audio element, and one or more switching elements. The disclosure further relates to methods of providing indicia of operation of a test device that comprises steps for assembly of a diagnostic test device that includes an improved digital display.