Improving outcomes with POCT for HbA1c and blood ketone testing.

Use of A1c POCT offers additional utility; immediate A1c values help verify the accuracy of the self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) results that patients present in the clinic. This is particularly important when patients do not bring their log books or meters into the clinic. The availability of immediate A1c testing allows clinicians to expedite results to patients and readily change treatments as needed to improve glycemic control. It is important to note that validation studies have shown A1c POCT to be equivalent to laboratory reference measurements.1, 2 A1c POCT Systems