15/05/2026
Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) for hemoglobin (Hb) provides rapid, bedside measurement of blood oxygen-carrying capacity, crucial for anemia monitoring and intraoperative decisions. The process involves a finger stick and yields results in 15–45 seconds, reducing turnaround time compared to traditional laboratory analyzers. This approach is ideal for critical care, neonatal units, and field diagnostics due to its simplicity, low blood volume requirement, and portability.
