Point-of-care testing, or POCT, is the initial step in collecting and analyzing a patient’s blood or other bodily fluids. The objective of IVD POCT is the quick diagnosis of potentially significant health issues, such as potentially fatal infections or bad ...

To enhance patient satisfaction, shorten wait times, and save money, IVD POCT is being developed. Providers still need to be aware of when goods arrive at the “point of care” notwithstanding these developments. This article examines the meaning of this ...