Standards for point-of-care testing

PoCT Standard 3 - Implementation and performance

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Standards for point-of-care testing

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PoCT Standard 3 | Implementation and performance

Our practice ensures that the implementation and performance of PoCT is in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and best practice.

The successful implementation and performance of a PoCT program includes:

patient awareness of the need for and nature of the test
conducting PoCT in a fit-for-purpose environment
conducting PoCT in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions
maintaining PoCT equipment in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions
maintaining PoCT records.

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