Annals of clinical biochemistry
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Ann. Clin. Biochem. · Sep 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA prospective randomized controlled trial of point-of-care testing on the coronary care unit.
We report the results of a prospective randomized controlled trial comparing point-of-care testing (POCT) with central laboratory testing (CLT) in a six-bed coronary care unit in a district general hospital. ⋯ A combination of rapid biochemical diagnosis and structured decision making reduces length of hospital stay.