INTRODUCTION TO POINT OF CARE TESTING
PRESENTER:
Louise Stofko
Technical Specialist
Abbott Point of Care
Ottawa, ON
OBJECTIVES:
Develop a definition of POCT
Describe analytical principles of some POC products
Identify management issues including quality control
Examine the impact on clinicians and patient care
Analyze the economics of POC
Identify uses for POC products
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of POC products
Examine new developments in POCT
OVERVIEW:
Point of Care Testing (POCT) is now an essential component in health care
testing. This workshop will provide the basics for participants to become
familiar with POCT.
Anyone interested in learning the basics of POCT should attend.