Table 1 Advantages of POC testing in clinical settings

1) Simpler pre-analytical process

2) Requires small blood volume e.g. 95 μl

3) Allows bedside testing& portability

4) Provides rapid results

5) Accelerates clinical decision-making process

6) Allows healthcare practitioner to deliver patient-centred care

7) Decreases time to treatment

8) Potential to improve patients outcome