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This paper aims to explore current challenges in point-of-care testing and suggest ways to enhance its effectiveness in various healthcare settings.

Point-of-care testing in the era of value-based laboratory medicine

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This paper aims to explore current challenges in point-of-care testing and suggest ways to enhance its effectiveness in various healthcare settings.
Analyze the impact of point-of-care testing in multiple healthcare settings.
Distinguish between Type A and Type B measurands.
Evaluate the compliance of analytical performance specifications with current recommendations.
Point-of-care testing significantly reduces turnaround time, improving clinical decision-making.
Analytical performance of point-of-care tests is comparable to central laboratory tests for critical measurands.
Adoption of point-of-care testing is beneficial in settings where timely diagnosis is essential.

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Discusses challenges and proposals for improving point-of-care testing in healthcare, indicating significant implications for diagnostics accuracy.

Mario Plebani (2026) studied this question.

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Discusses challenges and proposals for improving point-of-care testing in healthcare, indicating significant implications for diagnostics accuracy.