Which of the Following Statements Is Not True Regarding POCT

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true regarding POCT?

• A)POCT analyzers tend to have higher disposable and reagent costs than traditional laboratory systems.
• B)Results from a POCT device will match results from a central laboratory for the same test.
• C)Results of POCT can be seen and acted upon before any control checks or other external mechanisms of ensuring test result reliability can be applied to the result.
• D)Most POCT errors are unintentional.

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Definitions:

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