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September 5, 2025Open Access

Evaluating the accuracy of point of care testing compared to standard laboratory testing among inborn infants in the neonatal intensive care unit

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Point-of-care testing showed significant differences in sodium levels compared to standard laboratory tests.
Potassium and glucose differences were minor, with concordance correlation coefficients indicating reliability.
The retrospective analysis involved 118 infants with both POC and standard lab tests conducted within an hour.
This research highlights the potential of POC testing in reducing blood volume needs while delivering rapid results.

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Retrospective cohort assessed differences in sodium and glucose levels in low-birth-weight infants, suggesting POC may enhance care.

Holzapfel et al. (2025) studied this question.

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