NHS Scotland Point of Care Testing Audit |
NHS Scotland Point of Care Testing (POCT) Audit
This audit is being performed as a result of the new guidelines on PoCT endorsed by the Scottish Government (1) and is required by our own Health Board.
Point of Care Testing can be defined as any pathology test performed by a healthcare professional outside of the environment of a clinical laboratory.
If you have any queries about this survey, please contact Elaine Davidson (elaine.davidson@nhs.net; 01224 552822) or Ian White (ianh.white@nhs.net, 01224 554598).
Reference: (1) REVIEW OF THE USE OF POINT OF CARE TESTING IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CARE IN SCOTLAND: Scottish Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee.
Point of Care Testing can be defined as any pathology test performed by a healthcare professional outside of the environment of a clinical laboratory.
If you have any queries about this survey, please contact Elaine Davidson (elaine.davidson@nhs.net; 01224 552822) or Ian White (ianh.white@nhs.net, 01224 554598).
Reference: (1) REVIEW OF THE USE OF POINT OF CARE TESTING IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CARE IN SCOTLAND: Scottish Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee.