Pre Test POCT

In POCT, Which staff categories will perform the testing? (more than 1 answers)

• Doctors

• Nurses

• Medical Assistant

• Laboratory Staffs

Answer explanation

POCT refers to laboratory testing performed by non-laboratory staff near  to the patient

Choose one of the disadvantages of POCT?

• Simpler pre-analytical process

• Small sample volume

• Higher Cost

• Faster test results

Which edition is the newest edition for the national policy & guidelines for point of care testing?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

For Glucometer POCT, what are the actions needed if the QC result is not within range?(more than 1 answers)

• Repeat using strip from new box

• Repeat using different QC material

• Call POCT committee incharge for consultation

• Do not use the glucometer for patient sample

How long POCT training record should be kept?

• 1 years

• 3 years

• Period of employment

• Lifetime

POCT Device is an equipment used in the laboratory to perform medical

diagnostic testing

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False- (outside lab)

POCT Operator should be a person who is trained and competent in handling a POCT device.

• True

• False

POCT Operator shall attend training and competency sessions to ensure that testing is performed in accordance with the SOP

• True

• False

POCT Operator ensure there is adequate budget allocated for the running of POCT services

• True

• False

Answer explanation

F - (TOR HOD/PIC)

Terms of Reference for HOD / Person-in-Charge:

Ensure that the selection and evaluation of instruments, staff training and competency assessments, surveillance of the entire testing process, quality control and quality assurance procedures, and troubleshooting are compliant to the policy

• True

• False

Answer explanation

F- (TOR POCT Coordinator)