ReviewTrends in analytical chemistry : TRAC2011
Point-of-care testing (POCT): Current techniques and future perspectives.
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166 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 630 citations in OpenAlex.
- Point-of-care testing in primary care: A systematic review on implementation aspects addressed in test evaluations.International journal of clinical practice · 2019Pooled it
- Role of Point-of-Care Testing in Reducing Time to Treatment Decision-Making in Urgency Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.The western journal of emergency medicine · 2020Trial
- Recent approaches in the sensing strategy for the detection of cardiovascular disease biomarkers.RSC advances · 2026Review
- Assessing the reliability and validity for metabolic syndrome diagnosis using point-of-care analyzers in a mobile setup - a pilot study.BMC primary care · 2026Article
- Portable Sensing Systems in Biological and Chemical Analyses: A Review of Sensor Technologies, Miniaturized Platforms, Data Processing, and Field Applications.Micromachines · 2026Review
- Comprehensive Review on Thermoplastic Polyurethane: Applications in Wound Healing and Smart Healthcare.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Emerging Multimodal Point-of-Care Diagnostic Strategies for Rapid Detection and Management of Respiratory Viruses: A State-of-the-Art Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Diagnostic Accuracy, Sensitivity and Specificity of Capillary POCT for Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Development of a multifunctional nucleic acid response platform utilizing the Cas12a and Cas13a integrated targeting system.Nucleic acids research · 2026Article
- Ultrasensitive Enzyme-Free Detection of Proteins on Magnetic Beads.Journal of the American Chemical Society · 2026Article
- Recent advances in smart contact lenses.Biosensors & bioelectronics: X · 2026Article
- Acceptability of Cardiovascular Disease Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Primary Care Settings: A Scoping Review.Health science reports · 2026Review
- High sensitivity chemiresistive biosensor prepared via enzyme-catalyzed redox and nanoparticle conduction network.Microsystems & nanoengineering · 2026Article
- A Nested PCR-Based Point of Care Testing of Multiplex Pathogens Associated with Bloodstream Infection.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Laser-Induced Graphene Dual Optical/Electrochemical Platform for In-Chip Sensing Applications.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Oxygen-Regulated GaN-Based Sensors Fabricated by MOCVD for Switchable Gas Detection: Exhaled Gas Smart Platform for Non-Invasive Disease Detection.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- The Role of Pharmacies in Providing Point-of-Care Services in the Era of Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence: An Updated Review of Technologies, Regulation and Socioeconomic Considerations.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Diagnostic tests for urinary tract infections and antimicrobial resistance-a reality check between diagnostic innovation and implementation: a critical narrative review.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Review
- Intelligent Gas Sensors: From Mechanism to Applications.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Point-of-Care Testing and Biomarkers in Biliary Diseases: Current Evidence and Future Directions.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
Point-of-care testing (POCT) is a laboratory-medicine discipline that is evolving rapidly in analytical scope and clinical application. In this review, we first describe the state of the art of medical-laboratory tests that can be performed near the patient. At present, POCT ranges from basic blood-glucose measurement to complex viscoelastic coagulation assays. POCT shortens the time to clinical decision-making about additional testing or therapy, as delays are no longer caused by transport and preparation of clinical samples, and biochemical-test results are rapidly available at the point of care. Improved medical outcome and lower costs may ensue. Recent, evolving technological advances enable the development of novel POCT instruments. We review the underlying analytical techniques. If new instruments are not yet in practical use, it is often hard to decide whether the underlying analytical principle has real advantage over former methods. However, future utilization of POCT also depends on health-care trends and new areas of application. But, even today, it can be assumed that, for certain applications, near-patient testing is a useful complement to conventional laboratory analyses.
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