Point-of-care testing: A Novel testing?
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Point of care testing (POCT) is a widely used phrase in recent years in the diagnostic world. It is simply defined as tests performed at or near the site of patient care whenever the patient care is needed. Different names have been used like ancillary testing, bedside testing, near patient testing, decentralised testing etc. Regardless of the name POCT is a diagnostic testing predominantly performed by non laboratory professionals.
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Gurupadappa K, Sangappa V Kashinakunti
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