Comparison of the use of comprehensive point-of-care test panel to conventional laboratory process in emergency department

Comparison of the use of comprehensive point-of-care test panel to conventional laboratory process in emergency department

Abstract Background In this study, we hypothesized that point of care testing (POCT) would reduce length of stay (LOS) in emergency department (ED) when compared to central laboratory testing and be a factor in patient discharge destination. Methods A single centre observational study was performed...

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Main Authors: Meri Kankaanpää, Marika Holma-Eriksson, Sami Kapanen, Merja Heitto, Sari Bergström, Leila Muukkonen, Veli-Pekka Harjola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Laboratory testing
Point-of-care testing
Emergency department
Length of stay
Discharge
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12873-018-0198-x

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