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Pheona the Phenomenal Phlebotomy Tech and Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech are discussing aspects of POCT. What does POCT stand for, and how does it affect phlebotomists?

  1. Paid on call time; the hospital will begin paying phlebotomists for on call time.
  2. Point-of-care testing; blood testing performed right after collecting the sample, usually near the patient and not in a lab
  3. Personal offensive clotted time; refers to a coagulation test
  4. Phlebotomist-only care time; the name of newly formed support group for medical personnel
Explanation

Answer: B - POCT stands for point-of-care testing, requiring providers to perform certain tests and screenings at the bedside for immediate results. As technology expands, so does the laboratory, and phlebotomists should be familiar with POCT procedures and available POCT monitors, analyzers, and screening device for their facility. Glucose monitors are the most common example of POCT. There are devices available to monitor blood gases, PT, APTT, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Special training for the phlebotomist is required for operation, maintenance, and quality control of these devices.

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