POCT equipment VS laboratory inspection equipment, what are POCT advantages?

Compared with the large-scale test equipment in hospital departments, POCT has these characteristics:

Let’s see POCT characteristics in practical use:

1.Wide range of applications

POCT is no limited environment, light weight and easy to carry. The application of POCT is not only hospital, but also extended to some clinics, pharmacies, communities, accidents, families and so on. The use conditions are flexible, meet the diversity of medical needs.

2. Get results quickly

More streamlined process: traditional laboratory equipment has complex operation process, need long time to wait for results. While POCT process is simpler. Only need sample collection, sample analysis, quality control, interpretation report and so on.

3.Cost saving

The cost of laboratory equipment generally includes equipment maintenance, staff training, site area and so on. Laboratory equipment usually centralized process the patient samples, but generally POCT has simpler operation and less basic maintenance. The rapid disease diagnosis is conducive to timely medical measures, and playing a huge role in emergency treatment.

4. Sample more stable and easier to handle

• POCT samples are generally unprocessed samples, such as whole blood, and do not require centrifugation or processing.
• POCT reduces the possibility of sample changes. Because once a sample is available, most POCT will be launched and test quickly. Because some samples are unstable, exposed to the environment, and affected by changes in cell metabolism and temperature, the samples be sent to the laboratory may change.
• POCT requires a smaller sample size, and it may be advantageous for patients who need frequent testing, especially for those with anemia or for blood collection from newborns and children.
• For animal diagnosis, POCT requires an even smaller sample for some exotic pets or animals that are not readily available for blood collection.

Now if we go to the hospital, we may facing the situation that queue for a few hours, see a doctor for 3 minutes due to lack of medical resources.

Some chronic diseases, such as diabetes, are becoming more and more common. These chronic diseases need long-term detection. POCT equipment can provide better services. At the same time, due to the shortage of primary medical resources, POCT can also play a role in primary medical care due to its own characteristics.