Point of Care Diagnostics

The clinical laboratory testing industry has experienced a significant increase in point-of-care testing in recent years. This is mostly due to the pop-up of COVID testing labs and the adoption of COVID testing within physicians' office laboratories (POL) and pharmacies. However, it is also due to the growth in the market of small, user-friendly testing platforms for use outside traditional clinical testing environments. A trend that is sure to grow.

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for accessible, easy-to-use systems for immediate diagnostics and propelled the industry to develop more platforms for use in POLs, urgent care clinics, and pharmacies.

Point-of-care testing is poised to revolutionize clinical laboratory diagnostics and patient treatment monitoring. In the near future, we can expect increased availability of rapid, on-site test results at various healthcare settings, including doctors' offices, urgent care clinics, and pharmacies. This shift towards immediate, accessible testing will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care, allowing for quicker diagnoses and more timely treatment decisions.