Point-of-Care Testing

New technology that allows clinicians to perform routine clinical tests during a patient visit and receive immediate results can play an important role in quality improvement. Learn more about implementing point-of-care lipid testing with these resources:

Point-of-Care Lipid Testing (PDF) - a background paper that discusses the accuracy and precision of test results

Screening for Lipids Using Point-of-Care Testing - This free, 24-minute webinar features ACU members who currently using point-of-care testing to expand screening of those at risk for diabetes and heart disease. Note: we recommend Internet Explorer for optimal viewing.
Speakers include:

• Kathie Westpheling, MPH, Executive Director, ACU
• Sandra Leal, PharmD, El Rio CHC, Tucson, AZ
• Ann Hinson, MT, Hudson River Health Care, Peeksill, NY
• Sophia McIntyre, MD, MPH, Hudson River Health Care
• Jim Marckstein, National Accounts Manager, PTS/CardioChek

To learn more and to obtain samples, visit CardioChek online.