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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > animal and human health > health services > patient care > point-of-care systems > point-of-care testing
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > health services > patient care > point-of-care systems > point-of-care testing
Fields of Study > social sciences > sociology > social services > health services > patient care > point-of-care systems > point-of-care testing
Preferred Term:

point-of-care testing

Definition:
Allows patient diagnoses in the physician’s office, in other ambulatory setting or at bedside. The results of care are timely, and allow rapid treatment to the patient.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
point-of-care systems
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • bedside testing
  • near patient testing
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/292938
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