OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of a point-of-care test (POCT) based on deamidated gliadin peptides (DGP) compared to the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) criteria diagnosis in the early detection of celiac disease (CD) in pediatric patients. METHODS One hundred children (≤ 18 years) with suspected CD were...

Point-of-care testing (POCT) represents one of the fastest growing segments of the diagnostics market. Although major advances have been made in the instrumentation and methods used for POCT, further development and enhancements appear to be necessary to meet the challenges presented by the difficult testing environments in which these devices are used. In addition, the varied experience and tr...

Syphilis point-of-care tests (POCT) are widely available in developing countries enabling early diagnosis, treatment and support. The majority of commercially available tests use treponemal antigens and the presence of antibodies does not distinguish between current and past infection, which may lead to unnecessary antibiotic use and stigmatization of having a current STI. In hard-to-reach popu...

Poor glycemic control is a serious challenge in successful diabetes management. Given the low adherence and compliance with HbA1c testing frequency corresponding delay appropriate medication adjustment, point-of-care (POCT) for provides an opportunity better of higher patient satisfaction. This study aims to assess level satisfaction associated POCT service implementation evaluate differences b...

PURPOSE Our institution has implemented two different adjuvant protocols in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CT-CCRT) and sequential postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) followed by postoperative chemotherapy (POCT). We aimed to compare the clinical outcomes between the two adjuvant protocols. MATERIALS AND METHODS ...

BACKGROUND In the aftermath of an upsurge in the number of dengue cases in 2013 and 2014, the SD BIOLINE Dengue Duo rapid diagnostic Point-of-Care Test (POCT) kit was introduced in Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore in June 2013. It is known that the success of POCT usage is contingent on its implementation within the health system. We evaluated health services delivery and the Dengue Duo rapid ...

Diabetes mellitus is a major global health problem. Pathology testing for hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), lipids, and urine albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) has an important role in the management of diabetes patients. Each of these markers can be performed by point-of-care testing (POCT). This article focuses on setting analytical goals (quality specifications) for the imprecision, bias, and total allow...

The point-of-care testing (POCT) is having increasing role on modern health care systems due to a possibility to perform tests for patients conveniently and immediately. POCT includes lot of disposable devices because of the environment they are often used. For a disposable system to be reasonably utilized, it needs to be high in quality but low in price. Optics based POCT systems are interesti...

www.pharmacypractice.org (ISSN: 1886-3655) 213 ABSTRACT Until recently, Prothrombin Time/International Normalized Ratio (PT/INR) measurements have typically been used to monitor patients on warfarin through institutional laboratories via venous puncture. The Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) device has revolutionized the patient care process by allowing for laboratory testing outside of the central ...

In patients with chest pain of suspected cardiac etiology or possible acute coronary syndrome (ACS), cardiac biomarkers are used to aid in diagnosis, treatment, and risk stratification. Cardiac troponin (cTn) point-of-care testing (POCT) exists to assist clinicians and facilities to rapidly make decisions, increase accuracy of diagnosis, increase emergency department (ED) throughput, and decrea...