Point of Care Testing

Category Point of Care Testing Typical Use Screen urine for glucose, protein, blood, and infection markers. Description A disposable reagent strip with multiple pads that change color in the presence of analytes such as glucose, protein, blood, nitrite, and leukocyte esterase, providing rapid bedside screening for urinary tract infection, renal disease, and metabolic abnormalities. Dipstick … Read more

Category Point of Care Testing Typical Use Measure capillary blood glucose. Description A portable point of care device that measures blood glucose concentration from a small capillary sample obtained by fingerstick, using enzymatic test strips and electrochemical detection. It provides rapid results used for diabetes self management, inpatient glucose monitoring, and perioperative glycemic control, enabling … Read more

Category Point of Care Testing Typical Use Measure prothrombin time and INR for anticoagulation management. Description A handheld or benchtop device that provides rapid measurement of prothrombin time and international normalized ratio from capillary or venous blood to guide warfarin dosing, perioperative anticoagulation decisions, and bleeding risk assessment at the bedside or clinic. Point of … Read more

Category Point of Care Testing Typical Use Detect human chorionic gonadotropin for pregnancy screening. Description A lateral flow immunoassay that detects human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine to provide a rapid qualitative result indicating pregnancy, commonly used in clinics, emergency departments, and home testing. These tests are highly sensitive when used after a missed period … Read more

Category Point of Care Testing Typical Use Provide rapid complete blood count parameters at bedside or clinic. Description A compact analyzer that measures hemoglobin, hematocrit, and basic cell counts from capillary or venous samples to support rapid clinical decisions in emergency, perioperative, and outpatient settings where immediate hematologic data inform transfusion, anticoagulation, or diagnostic pathways. … Read more