POCT

Abbreviation Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Procedures

Point-of-care testing: lab tests done at or near the patient, with fast results.

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Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Procedures, question 4Which description best defines point-of-care testing (POCT)?

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