Point of care testing (POCT) refers to any hospital or clinic employee performing any type of laboratory test outside of the central laboratory. POCT has revolutionized the continuum of patient care process by providing laboratory results efficiently at the patient's bedside. POCT may be used as either a screening and/or diagnostic tool by primary care providers to enhance the quality of care offered to our community. The following are Point of Care Tests performed at OHSU Hospitals and Clinics:
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Activated Clotting Time |
Hemostasis Management |
Total Hemoglobin |
Blood Gases, Arterial, Venous, and Capillary |
KOH Prep |
Urine Dipstick |
CBC with 3-part Differential |
Microalbumin Urine |
Urine hCG |
Complete Metabolic Panel |
Mono Test |
Urine Microscopy |
Creatinine, Urine |
NMP22 Bladder Check |
Urine Specific Gravity |
Fecal Occult Blood |
O2 Saturation |
Wet Mounts |
Fern Test |
pH by Nitrazine |
Whole Blood Electrolytes |
Gastric Occult Blood |
Pinworm |
Whole Blood INR |
H. Pylori |
Qualitative Sperm Check |
Whole Blood Ionized Calcium |
Hemoglobin A1C |
Rapid Strep A |
Whole Blood Lactate |