Rapid Diagnostic Testing for Infectious Diseases

POINT-OF-CARE (POC) TESTING

When laboratory resources are in short supply or the turnaround time of lab-based tests may impact patient care, POC testing really is the right choice for your practice and patients. Within minutes a result can be confirmed, with a high degree of confidence.

Count on POC testing to help you make decisions.

COVID-19 (SARS CoV-2), Influenza and potentially RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection) and Strep Throat (Streptococcal Disease) share similar symptoms making such respirator ailments difficult to diagnose. Systematic testing for each ailment until the infection type has been identified can cost a patient time and money and prolonged discomfort. Rapid testing at the point of care (POC) can improve how medical professionals serve patients.

Rather than processing several tests with the laboratory, which could take several hours or days to process, a health care professional can run tests within minutes to gather results to help drive patients to the right treatment paths. Rapid tests can also be used to determine which type of lab test to order for confirmation testing.

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHICH POINT OF CARE TESTINGS ARE BEST TO USE FOR PATIENT CARE?

It is critical authorized tests from reputable providers that have the insights and information to support the medical professional or clinic. Make sure the devices you use come from manufacturers who adhere to the ISO-13485 MDSAP requirements.