Dan Kelly, POCT Hub Lead at Spire Healthcare, looks at POCT verification processes, from equipment checks to reviewing decision levels and confirmatory testing in hub laboratories.
At a glance
- POCT can provide diagnostic testing and act as a bridge as an ancillary pathology service.
- Providing rapid, on-site diagnostics enables non-emergency healthcare facilities to deliver high-quality care.
- A rigorous approach to quality assurance is essential for maintaining the reliability of POCT.
In recent years there has been a shift in consolidating pathology services into a hub-and-spoke model as part of national healthcare strategies. This approach focuses on consolidating and standardising pathology services to enhance efficiency, drive cost savings and improve overall service quality.
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