title: Point-of-care testing.
abstract: Is POCT worth integrating into a facility? Despite its promise of speed and convenience, this technology requires careful evaluation of potential benefits, disadvantages, and challenges to the existing system. If the pros outweigh the cons, a step-by-step approach can ease the process of implementing a POCT program.
authors.affiliation: Bayside Laboratories, Bayside, NY, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D011361:Professional Competence; D018511:Systems Integration; D014481:United States