Quality Control in Point-of-Care Testing

In recognition of Lab Week, we invite you to join us for an educational webinar, featuring James H. Nichols, PhD. Dr Nichols will explore the most common quality control challenges in point-of-care testing (POCT) and demonstrate how modern standards and risk‑based strategies can help improve testing accuracy and reliability. The session will examine common sources of error, distinguish between systematic and random issues, and outline practical standards-based approaches—supported by ISO and CLSI guidance—for developing effective individualized quality control plans (IQCP). Through real‑world examples, Dr. Nichols will illustrate how engineered controls and integrated device safeguards can enhance test performance and reduce patient risk.