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I'm not aware of POCT systems for LFTs (although I haven't looked). There are several options for the other proposed analyses. Would the analysis be done by seconded lab staff or clinical staff on site? If the latter, I would worry about is their awareness of what is required to manage POCT kit - training, QC, EQA, maintenance, stock control, record keeping etc. A particular individual or individuals would have to accept the responsibility for managing all that; my experience is that when they realise the necessary time commitment and the importance of the responsibility, POCT is no longer very popular! Dr MJ Pearson Department of Clinical Biochemistry & Immunology Old Medical School Leeds General Infirmary (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) LEEDS LS1 3EX UK tel (44)-113-392-3945 fax (44)-113 392-3453. http://www.leedsth.nhs.uk >>> Peadar McGing <[log in to unmask]> 24/08/2007 14:32 >>> Dear colleagues, One of our geriatricians has expressed interest in acquiring a point of care analyser for a community based rapid-access clinic. He is looking for an instrument that will do standard profiles (renal, liver, bone) for acute presentations. We had an instrument in mind but we now find they don't want to have to centrifuge. Does anybody know of any instruments that do such profiles on whole blood (at a reasonable cost). thanks in advance. Peadar. Dr Peadar McGing, MRCPath EurClinChem, Principal Biochemist, Biochemistry Dept., Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland. Tel: (+353 1)8032080; Fax: (+353 1)8034781. ----------------------------Disclaimer-------------------------------------- This e-mail and any files transmitted with it contain information which may be confidential and which may also be privileged and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unless you are the intended recipient you may not copy or use it, or disclose it to anyone else. Any opinions expressed are that of the individual and not necessarily that of Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/ ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/