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Review
. 2023 Jan;53(1):17-28.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2022.08.001. Epub 2022 Oct 19.

Point-of-Care Instruments

Jere K Stern  1 , Melinda S Camus  2
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Review

Point-of-Care Instruments

Jere K Stern et al. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2023 Jan.

Abstract

Point-of-care testing, or testing done near the patient, allows for rapid results that can theoretically improve patient care and client satisfaction. The value of these results relies on high-quality laboratory practices, including an understanding of the technology by users. Herein is a brief review of point-of-care testing for biochemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood gas analysis, glucometers, and urinalysis, along with available technology with a focus on what information these analyzers can and cannot provide.

Keywords: Coagulation; Hematology; In-house laboratory testing; Serum biochemistry; Urinalysis.

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Disclosure The authors have no financial or other interests that may be construed as a conflict of interest with potential to influence the objectivity of the submitted article.

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