CLSI POCT08-A (R2018)

The goal of Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute document POCT08-A–Quality Practices in Noninstrumented Point-of- Care Testing: An Instructional Manual and Resources for Health Care Workers; Approved Guideline is to improve the quality of noninstrumented point-of-care testing by generating a deep understanding of the testing process while eliciting commitment of testing personnel to quality and patient care. The guideline uses a simplified instructional approach to present scientific concepts, highlight the areas where quality can be compromised, and provide methods to avoid errors.