Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recently published "Selection Criteria for Point-of-Care Testing Devices; Approved Guideline" (POCT09-A). This document provides guidance on selection of point-of-care testing (POCT) devices based on the patient care setting and clinical needs. It is designed as an aid to laboratory and facility management to simplify and facilitate the selection process but also allows evaluation of devices to identify those that are optimal to the patient care setting and population served...

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