Point Of Care Blood Testing and Its Evolution
Point-of-Care testing is a diagnosis of a patient that is being done near or at the location of the patient. The rapid diagnosis test done by this method is enabled by software. Whilst the introduction of this technology in the medical field is nothing short of a boon for patients, there are some who question the reliability of the results of this method. So how are the results of the POCT comparably applicable to the ones that are obtained with the lab testing? Let’s read on to find out more. POCT and Its Advantages The major objective behind introducing POCT was to increase accuracy, efficiency, quality, speed and the same time reduce the overall cost. The biggest perk that comes with this testing is that it can be performed by clinical personnel who does not hold expertise in clinical lab sciences. The results of a rapid diagnosis test easily provide personnel with answers that can help them in deciding a course of action immediately. Getting access to faster results means imm...