Point of Care Testing (POCT) is often carried out at a patient’s bedside to allow results to be available sooner and therefore, is outside of the controlled and regulated environment of a medical laboratory. As the outcome can trigger immediate decisions about a patient’s care, accreditation means that patients can trust that the results are reliable, and should any decisions be made as a direct consequence of testing, they can be assured that they are still following the correct patient care pathway. POCT services are accredited against the requirements of ISO 22870, which is used in conjunction with ISO 15189 accreditation.
Presenters:
Ben Courtney
Accreditation Manager
United Kingdom Accreditation Society (UKAS)