Point of Care Testing (PoCT) is a special and quite unique discipline within the diagnostic space. It comprises testing outside of the laboratory, near the patient. A PoCT device could be used in a hospital, regional medical center or even in the patients home!
PoCT coordinators are specialised laboratory professionals that facilitate testing beyond the laboratory to support patient care. In managing a range of instruments and testing capabilities, the PoCT coordinators responsibilities include validating and implementing the appropriate solutions, along with managing the ongoing use, quality framework, training,and governance. They are also experts in this field and will be consulted by a range of health professionals to advise on PoCT options to optimise care by providing results at the bedside.
As a global leader in diagnostics, Roche is uniquely positioned to share PoCT insights and emerging trends that we continue to observe across healthcare, in more than 100 countries in which we operate.