A point-of-care device for acute kidney injury: a fantastic, futuristic, or frivolous 'measure'?
editorial · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/ki.2009.125.
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Abstract
This Commentary discusses concepts related to the development of the point-of-care (POC) diagnostic system and its advantages and disadvantages. Also discussed are the patient, provider, and financial outcomes that ought to be evaluated before the POC test becomes available for clinical use.
Medical subject headings
- Kidney
- Point-of-Care Systems
- Reagent Kits, Diagnostic