Communications with lab and POCT users
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DOI: 10.1016/j.plabm.2021.e00223
Abstract: POCT (Point of Care Test) or (Point of Care Testing) has been widely used, as it can provide quick results to be acted upon immediately by the clinician. However, POCT devices do not always have… read more here.
Keywords: lab poct; medicine; poct; communications lab ... See more keywords
Implementation of point-of-care testing in a pediatric healthcare setting
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DOI: 10.1080/10408363.2019.1590306
Abstract: Abstract Point-of-care testing (POCT) refers to testing performed outside the clinical laboratory near the patient or at the site of patient care. This could be in critical care settings like the intensive care unit (ICU)… read more here.
Keywords: point care; implementation; poct; care ... See more keywords
Rapid testing for hepatitis C does not infer current infection
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DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2016.1208780
Abstract: Recent research from a drug treatment setting in Milton Keyes, UK, highlights the utility of rapid hepatitis C virus (HCV) point of care testing (POCT) for primary care settings for people who inject drugs (PWID)… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; poct; treatment; hcv ... See more keywords
Point of care molecular and antigen detection tests for COVID-19: current status and future prospects
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DOI: 10.1080/14737159.2022.2122712
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been critical to support and management of the COVID-19 pandemic. Point of care testing (POCT) for SARS-CoV-2 has been a widely used tool for detection… read more here.
Keywords: point care; poct; detection; antigen ... See more keywords
To swab or not to swab? Using point-of-care tests to detect Group A Streptococcus infections as part of a Sore Throat Test and Treat service in community pharmacy
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkab470
Abstract: Abstract Background The community pharmacy-led Sore Throat Test and Treat (STTT) service in Wales allowed pharmacists to undertake a structured clinical assessment with FeverPAIN/Centor scores and a point-of-care test (POCT) for Group A Streptococcus (GAS)… read more here.
Keywords: poct; service; swab; community pharmacy ... See more keywords
Improvement in the Quality of HbA1c Determination by Using Commutable Specimens With IFCC-Assigned Values
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DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmw073
Abstract: Background To assess the usefulness of commutable secondary reference materials with International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)-assigned values, for improving the quality of hemoglobin A1c (HbA 1c ) determination. Methods We recalibrated and evaluated 3… read more here.
Keywords: poct; ifcc assigned; assigned values; commutable specimens ... See more keywords
T203. RELEVANT CLOZAPINE BLOOD LEVELS USING A POINT OF CARE TEST (POCT)
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DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbaa029.763
Abstract: Abstract Background Clozapine is one of the most underused medications in psychiatry for many reasons including mandatory blood testing, fear of serious side-effects, lack of patient adherence. A critical barrier to adoption could be addressed… read more here.
Keywords: clozapine; point care; poct; clozapine levels ... See more keywords
G277(P) The impact of point-of-care-testing for biomarkers in reducing antibiotic prescriptions in children globally: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2018-rcpch.269
Abstract: Background Antibiotic resistance is a global threat that is both harmful to patients and costly for healthcare services. It is exacerbated by the unnecessary prescription of antibiotics for viral infections. One suggested intervention to help… read more here.
Keywords: point care; poct; systematic review; care testing ... See more keywords
Cost-effectiveness and return-on-investment of C-reactive protein point-of-care testing in comparison with usual care to reduce antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections in nursing homes: a cluster randomised trial
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055234
Abstract: Objectives C-reactive protein point-of-care testing (CRP POCT) is a promising diagnostic tool to guide antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in nursing home residents. This study aimed to evaluate cost-effectiveness and return-on-investment (ROI)… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic prescribing; poct; cost; usual care ... See more keywords
Experience on how to implement a preanalytical and POCT unit in Madrid’s IFEMA field hospital during this unprecedented COVID-19 emergency
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DOI: 10.11613/bm.2020.030403
Abstract: To fight the virus SARS-CoV-2 spread to Europe from China and to give support to the collapsed public health system, the Spanish Health Authorities developed a field hospital located in the facilities of Madrid exhibition… read more here.
Keywords: laboratory; ifema field; field hospital; poct ... See more keywords
Microbiological point of care testing before antibiotic prescribing in primary care: considerable variations between practices
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DOI: 10.1186/s12875-016-0576-y
Abstract: BackgroundPoint-of-care testing (POCT) in primary care may improve rational antibiotic prescribing. We examined use of POCT in Denmark, including patient- and general practitioner (GP)-related predictors.MethodsWe linked nationwide health care databases to assess POCT use (C-reactive… read more here.
Keywords: use; primary care; poct; care testing ... See more keywords