Point-of-care (POC) tests are leading to an observable diagnostics market shift. The worldwide market for POC testing is valued at $15–17 billion with a 10% annual growth rate. (For more on POC testing, click here.)
Poll Question:
Which do you consider the major advantage of POC testing?
Done in an environment close to the patient
18
Fast turnaround time
31
Potentially less costly due to fewer hands involved
7
All of the above
103