Point-of-Care: the need for speed - racing through rapid tests

• Recognise and understand the different methodologies used in rapid POC test
• Discuss most common applications of rapid POC tests
• Identify the limitations of rapid POC tests

Point-of-Care: the need for speed - they are quick, but are we done and dusted?

• Review basic concepts of specificity and sensitivity and how this impacts interpretation of POC tests
• Examine what confirmatory tests are available
• Evaluate what the most appropriate next step may be