title: The management of in vitro diagnostic point-of-care testing.
abstract: In vitro diagnostic point-of-care testing (IVDPCT) can improve patient care but improvements can only be properly realised by adequate management in order to ensure high-quality test results. Nurses perform IVDPCT in all areas of clinical practice, from intensive care units to GP surgeries, using a wide variety of devices ranging from urinalysis strips to blood gas analysers.
authors.affiliation: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Plumb
mesh_terms: D001784:Blood Gas Analysis / Q000451:nursing; D015190:Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring / Q000451:nursing; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D019937:Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures / Q000451:nursing*; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016482:Urinalysis / Q000451:nursing