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The Effectiveness of Fetal Lactate Measurement in the Assessment of Fetal Acidemia Using StatStrip Lactate Meter
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 15, 2018 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Feasibility of the Use of Point-of-Care Technology to Measure Ketone and Lactate Levels in the Newborn at Risk for Hypoglycemia
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 15, 2018 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

What Is New in Point-of-Care Testing?
Point-of-care testing (POCT) is one of the fastest growing sectors in diagnostics, becoming a well-established laboratory tool in healthcare systems across the world. Recent research has focused on increasing cost-effectiveness and improving overall performance of existing POCT. Lower costs as well as rapid and accurate results have allowed for POCT to be used in resource-limited regions and positively impact patient care globally. Literature on POCT published between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016 was reviewed. Select articles are summarized and grouped into the following categories: hematology and coagulation, car...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 15, 2018 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

A Multicenter Evaluation of the Quality Management Practices for Point-of-Care Testing in Nigeria
Introduction The need for timely patient management has led to the proliferation of point-of-care testing (POCT) within health care facilities. However, POCT is often implemented without supervision by laboratory personnel, which raises concern about the quality of its results. The aim of this study was to determine the quality management practices for POCT in several Nigerian tertiary hospitals. Materials and Method This was a descriptive study of 61 POCT sites at 5 tertiary hospitals across Nigeria. Research laboratories and self-monitoring POCT were excluded. Data were collected using interviewer-administered quest...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - December 1, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Which Point-of-Care Tests Would Be Most Beneficial to Add to Clinical Practice?: Findings From a Survey of 3 Family Medicine Clinics in the United States
Conclusions Clinicians identified a number of POCTs they viewed as being beneficial to add to their routine clinical practice, mostly to inform diagnosis and treatment planning. Some POCTs identified are available in the United States; thus, understanding barriers to implementation of these POCTs in primary care settings is necessary to optimize adoption. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - December 1, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A Novel Approach to Assess Performance of Glucometer: Error Grid Analysis
This study is the first of its kind because no similar studies have been reported in the pediatric population. For effective use of glucose meters, the devices should give as accurate results as possible. Results should not only be accurate but also precise, without which critical errors may be possible. We recommend that for any glucose meter there should be regular calibration so that agreement with the reference laboratory method is maintained and effective medical decisions are possible. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - December 1, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Accuracy of CoaguChek XS in Patients With Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Abstract The CoaguChek XS meter is an international normalized ratio (INR) point-of-care (POC) monitor that has been shown to provide clinically acceptable accuracy. Because of a potential interaction between antiphospholipid antibodies and the reagent used in the prothrombin time INR assay, there is uncertainty as to the reliability of using POC INR monitors in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS). The study population consisted of 41 patients on warfarin therapy for either APLS (treatment group) or any other indication (control group). All patients had their INR analyzed by the CoaguChek XS meter and a centra...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - December 1, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A First Impression of Point-of-Care Testing in Spain: Spanish Society of Clinical Biochemistry Survey Results
Abstract The use of point-of-care testing (POCT) technology has increased every year worldwide. In Spain, there are no data about how these tests are used and where they are performed, and there is no clear vision of what is the role of laboratory regarding these tests. The POCT Committee, in the Spanish Society of Clinical Biochemistry, carried out a survey in order to find out what the situation is with POCT in the country from a laboratory POCT manager's point of view. The survey had 19 questions: 3 for segmentation, 1 for opinion, 13 to obtain specific information about POCT in their hospitals, and 2 about personal i...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - December 1, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Measures and Metrics for Feasibility of Proof-of-Concept Studies With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Rapid Point-of-Care Technologies: The Evidence and the Framework
Conclusions Our framework, with its defined measures/metrics, could reduce misclassification and improve the overall quality of reporting for monitoring and evaluation of rapid point-of-care technology strategies and their context-driven optimization. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - December 1, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

A Multicenter Evaluation of the Quality Management Practices for Point-of-Care Testing in Nigeria
Introduction: The need for timely patient management has led to the proliferation of point-of-care testing (POCT) within health care facilities. However, POCT is often implemented without supervision by laboratory personnel, which raises concern about the quality of its results. The aim of this study was to determine the quality management practices for POCT in several Nigerian tertiary hospitals. Materials and Method: This was a descriptive study of 61 POCT sites at 5 tertiary hospitals across Nigeria. Research laboratories and self-monitoring POCT were excluded. Data were collected using interviewer-administered questio...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 15, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Which Point-of-Care Tests Would Be Most Beneficial to Add to Clinical Practice?: Findings From a Survey of 3 Family Medicine Clinics in the United States
Conclusions: Clinicians identified a number of POCTs they viewed as being beneficial to add to their routine clinical practice, mostly to inform diagnosis and treatment planning. Some POCTs identified are available in the United States; thus, understanding barriers to implementation of these POCTs in primary care settings is necessary to optimize adoption. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 15, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A Novel Approach to Assess Performance of Glucometer: Error Grid Analysis
This study is the first of its kind because no similar studies have been reported in the pediatric population. For effective use of glucose meters, the devices should give as accurate results as possible. Results should not only be accurate but also precise, without which critical errors may be possible. We recommend that for any glucose meter there should be regular calibration so that agreement with the reference laboratory method is maintained and effective medical decisions are possible. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 15, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Accuracy of CoaguChek XS in Patients With Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Abstract: The CoaguChek XS meter is an international normalized ratio (INR) point-of-care (POC) monitor that has been shown to provide clinically acceptable accuracy. Because of a potential interaction between antiphospholipid antibodies and the reagent used in the prothrombin time INR assay, there is uncertainty as to the reliability of using POC INR monitors in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS). The study population consisted of 41 patients on warfarin therapy for either APLS (treatment group) or any other indication (control group). All patients had their INR analyzed by the CoaguChek XS meter and a central...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 15, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A First Impression of Point-of-Care Testing in Spain: Spanish Society of Clinical Biochemistry Survey Results
Abstract: The use of point-of-care testing (POCT) technology has increased every year worldwide. In Spain, there are no data about how these tests are used and where they are performed, and there is no clear vision of what is the role of laboratory regarding these tests. The POCT Committee, in the Spanish Society of Clinical Biochemistry, carried out a survey in order to find out what the situation is with POCT in the country from a laboratory POCT manager's point of view. The survey had 19 questions: 3 for segmentation, 1 for opinion, 13 to obtain specific information about POCT in their hospitals, and 2 about personal in...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 15, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Measures and Metrics for Feasibility of Proof-of-Concept Studies With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Rapid Point-of-Care Technologies: The Evidence and the Framework
Conclusions: Our framework, with its defined measures/metrics, could reduce misclassification and improve the overall quality of reporting for monitoring and evaluation of rapid point-of-care technology strategies and their context-driven optimization. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 15, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Article Source Type: research