Point of Care Testing

Any POCT/Near patient testing (NPT) equipment must be approved by the POCT committee. Please see Trust POCT policy (on the trust intranet under "M" for medical devices management) or contact Dr David Kennedy (POCT committee chair) for any queries regarding POCT. The Laboratory provides support for the operation of POCT pathology testing facilities, applying guidance laid down by the Department of Health. Where appropriate, training to use the equipment can be provided (47317). Trust Policy for POCT is available from Dr David Kennedy (Biochemistry Department) or via the trust intranet site.