POCT

Point-of-care testing (POCT) is an immediate testing technology performed at the site of patient care. It provides rapid access to diagnostic results, improving healthcare efficiency and patient satisfaction through portable testing devices at the healthcare facility, home, or other locations. With a research and development team comprised of industry veterans, Alta DiagnoTech continues to push the boundaries of testing technology to provide hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities with convenient, fast, and accurate POCT products.

What is POCT?

POCT is a form of diagnostic testing performed at the clinical site, also known as near-patient testing or bedside testing. It differs from traditional laboratory testing methods in that it provides rapid diagnostic results at the time and place of patient care. Through advances in technology, POCT has made it easier, faster, and more effective to perform tests directly at the patient's side.

In the field of in vitro diagnostics (IVD), POCT helps to improve the efficiency of treatment decisions for patients as test results are immediately available. The portability and low cost of carrying POCT devices have led to their increasing use in many areas of medicine, such as acute coronary syndromes and diabetes.

Fig.1 Some common methods of POCT. (Palermiti, et al., 2024)

POCT Products in IVD

POCT products are designed to provide diagnostic results that are fast, convenient, and available at the point of care, enabling patients and medical staff to take timely action. Below are some of the common POCT products.

Utilizing a professional technical team and advanced diagnostic technology, Alta DiagnoTech is committed to providing efficient and convenient IVD POCT products to help healthcare professionals quickly obtain accurate test results to improve patient care. The specific POCT products we offer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Portable Blood Testing Instruments

Our handpicked portable blood testing instruments are capable of instantly analyzing blood samples to provide quick and accurate diagnostic support to healthcare professionals in emergencies. We have a wide range of equipment such as hemoglobin meters, blood glucose analyzers, and lipid analyzers.

• Coagulation Analyzer

Our coagulation analyzer instantly monitors a patient's coagulation function, helping doctors make timely adjustments to anticoagulation regimens to prevent the risk of blood clots or bleeding.

• Blood Type Analyzer

Our blood typing analyzers improve medical safety by quickly identifying blood types and ensuring donor-recipient matching during blood transfusions and organ transplants.

• Flow Cytometer

We offer flow cytometers for multi-parameter analysis of cells, which are widely used in immunology, oncology, and stem cell research to provide detailed cellular information for disease diagnosis.

• Urinalysis Analyzer

Our urine analyzers rapidly detect various components and abnormalities in urine samples and are commonly used for initial screening and diagnosis of kidney disease, diabetes, and urinary tract infections. For example, uric acid analyzers can be used in IVD to detect uric acid levels in blood or urine to help diagnose and monitor metabolism-related diseases such as gout and hyperuricemia.

• Small Biochemical Analyzer

Our compact biochemistry analyzers perform immediate enzyme and metabolite testing, providing important clinical biochemical parameters for chronic disease management and emergency diagnosis.

• Rapid Diagnostic Device

With instant testing, our rapid diagnostics quickly show results of infections and metabolic abnormalities and are an essential tool for responding to acute conditions and outbreaks.

• POCT Test Kits

Our POCT test kits are designed to be easy to use and facilitate the rapid detection of specific biomarkers in clinical and mobile healthcare environments, providing physicians with immediate diagnostic information.

Alta DiagnoTech offers a range of advanced POCT products for IVD that are characterized by their efficiency, precision, and convenience, greatly enhancing the diagnostic capabilities of healthcare facilities and laboratories, and allowing patients to receive timely and accurate medical care. Our products are excellent in assay flexibility and ease of use, simplifying complex testing processes into ready-to-operate modes. Please feel free to contact us for a wide range of IVD products to help you achieve superior diagnostic results.