We differentiate our POCT results from our lab results. CPA Standards for Point of Care Testing Facilities states:

G2.6 (POCT) Results of POCT shall be recorded in the patient’s medical record and be distinguishable from results provided by the laboratory.

In order to audit this it is easier to have them identified as separate test codes.

Some POCT systems may also give different reference ranges so these need to be clearly distinguishable to prevent any errors in interpretation.

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Dear collective,

For those of you with results coming to your electronic patient record…

I have always considered it essential to have results displayed in a way that shows they are POCT results, and not directly alongside laboratory results.. for example not displayed as:

All results

Sodium

Sodium (POCT)

Potassium

Potassium (POCT)

But displayed as:

Laboratory results

Sodium

Potassium

POCT results

Sodium (BGA)

Potassium (BGA)

On discussion with one of the IT companies involved - they were keenist on the top display and failed to see the reason why to separate out.

Just out of curiousity how have people displayed results from POCT devices on the EPR?

What headers or test names did you use to differentiate?

Did you or how did you record the operator ID on the EPR?

thanks

Katy

Tel: 0208 216 4049

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