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1Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Abstract:
Point-of-care testing is proliferating at an alarming rate as technological improvements in miniaturization coupled with the need for rapid diagnostics drive the market globally. This review highlights best laboratory practices that must be communicated to the diverse group of people employing POC testing in their respective settings both inside and outside the hospital setting so that reliable results can be obtained.
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