--- title: "POC Testing Equipment Guide: What To Consider" description: Explore key considerations for point-of-care testing equipment and how partnering with CME Corp. supports smarter POC equipment purchasing decisions. image: https://blog.cmecorp.com/hubfs/POC%20Testing%20Equipment%20Guide.png --- - Welcome! - [Sign In](https://www.cmecorp.com/customer/account/login/referer/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY21lY29ycC5jb20v/) - or - [Create an Account](https://www.cmecorp.com/customer/account/create/) - [![](https://www.cmecorp.com/media/public/icons8-phone-50.png) 800.338.2372](tel:8003382372) [![CME Corp](https://blog.cmecorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CME_CORP_LOGO_FIN_2018_PMS_300dpi-1.png?width=1331&height=442&name=CME_CORP_LOGO_FIN_2018_PMS_300dpi-1.png "CME Corp")](http://www.cmecorp.com) [Find My Account Manager](https://www.cmecorp.com/about/contact-us.html) | [Contact Us](https://www.cmecorp.com/about/contact-us.html) Search: ![](https://blog.cmecorp.com/hubfs/_images/search-icon.jpg) [![](https://blog.cmecorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_images/mini-cart.jpg?width=23&height=21&name=mini-cart.jpg)](http://www.cmecorp.com/checkout/cart/) - [CME Expertise](https://www.cmecorp.com/cme-expertise.html) - [Hospitals / IDNs](https://www.cmecorp.com/cme-expertise/hospitals.html) - [Laboratory](https://www.cmecorp.com/cme-expertise/laboratory.html) - [Imaging](https://www.cmecorp.com/cme-expertise/imaging.html) - [Surgery Centers](https://www.cmecorp.com/cme-expertise/surgery-centers.html) - [Clinics](https://www.cmecorp.com/cme-expertise/clinics.html) - [Physician Offices](https://www.cmecorp.com/cme-expertise/physician-offices.html) - [Behavioral Health Facilities](https://www.cmecorp.com/cme-expertise/behavioral-health.html) - [Long Term Care](https://www.cmecorp.com/cme-expertise/long-term-care.html) - [Rehabilitation Centers](https://www.cmecorp.com/cme-expertise/rehabilitation.html) - [Government Services](https://www.cmecorp.com/cme-expertise/government.html) - [Emergency Medical Services](https://www.cmecorp.com/cme-expertise/emergency-medical-services.html) - [Integrated Services](https://www.cmecorp.com/integrated-services.html) - [CAD-Based Layout & Design](https://www.cmecorp.com/integrated-services/cad-based-layout-and-design.html) - [Project Management](https://www.cmecorp.com/integrated-services/project-management.html) - [Direct-to-Site Services](https://www.cmecorp.com/integrated-services/direct-to-site-services.html) - [Biomedical Services & Technical Solutions](https://www.cmecorp.com/integrated-services/biomedical-services.html) - [Contractor Specialties](https://www.cmecorp.com/integrated-services/contractor-specialties.html) - [Find Products](https://www.cmecorp.com/shop.html) - [Shop By Category](https://www.cmecorp.com/new-shop/shop-by-category.html) - [Shop By Manufacturer](https://www.cmecorp.com/new-shop/brands.html) - [Digital Solutions Guide](https://cmesolutionsguide.com/) # POC Testing Equipment Guide: What To Consider [![](https://blog.cmecorp.com/hubfs/POC%20Testing%20Equipment%20Guide.png)](https://blog.cmecorp.com/poc-testing-equipment-guide-what-to-consider) By [CME Corp Staff](https://blog.cmecorp.com/author/cme-corp-staff) | October 6, 2026 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   Point-of-care (POC) testing has made it possible to perform many diagnostic tests where patients receive care instead of relying solely on a central laboratory. Instead of sending every specimen to a central laboratory and waiting for results, healthcare teams can perform certain tests closer to the patient in emergency departments, physician offices, urgent care centers, clinics, inpatient units, and other care settings. The challenge is choosing equipment that fits the clinical need without creating avoidable problems with workflow, connectivity, consumables, training, service, or cost. This guide explores the practical questions to ask before purchasing POC testing equipment so you can compare options more effectively and identify issues that may not be obvious before they become a reality. Let’s get started. POC equipment can look deceptively simple. A compact analyzer or handheld meter may occupy little more space than a tablet. The purchasing decision behind it can be considerably more complicated. Consider the influence answers to these questions can have on equipment selection: - What will the equipment test? - Who will operate it? - Where will it be used? - How will results be added to the patient record? - What consumables are required? - How will a facility manage quality control, training, maintenance, and related consumable costs? While purchase price is also a real consideration, it should not be the sole decision criteria. These questions help frame the purchasing decision. The next step is looking more closely at the clinical, operational, regulatory, technology, and cost considerations that can also influence which equipment is the right fit.   [![CME\_CORP\_LOGO\_400x400](https://blog.cmecorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CME_CORP_LOGO_400x400.png?width=20&height=20&name=CME_CORP_LOGO_400x400.png)](https://www.cmecorp.com/shop/shop-by-category/poc-testing.html)[Shop CME Corp. for POC Equipment](https://www.cmecorp.com/shop/shop-by-category/poc-testing.html)   ## Start With the Testing Need, Not the Analyzer POC testing is a broad category. Depending on the setting and clinical requirements, organizations may use point-of-care equipment for tests involving glucose, coagulation, infectious diseases, blood gases, cardiac markers, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, or pregnancy. The first purchasing question should therefore be simple: **What testing capability does the organization actually need at the point of care?** Talk with laboratory leadership and clinical stakeholders about: - anticipated testing volume, - locations, - patient populations, - turnaround expectations, - specimen types, and - how results will be used. At the risk of stating the obvious, a device that works well in a low-volume physician practice may not fit the workflow of a busy emergency department. Testing menus deserve similar attention. A multiparameter analyzer may consolidate several needs onto one platform, while a dedicated device may make more sense when one test accounts for most of the expected volume. Think scalability, too. Buyers evaluating equipment for several facilities should determine whether the platform can accommodate future testing needs without introducing unnecessary complexity or cost.   ## Understand Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) Test Complexity Regulatory status needs to be part of the equipment discussion early rather than treated as a box to check after a purchasing decision. The FDA categorizes clinical laboratory tests by complexity: waived, moderate-complexity, and high-complexity testing. **Facilities performing testing on patients for health assessment are subject to CLIA requirements**. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) directs organizations to obtain the CLIA certificate corresponding to the highest complexity of testing performed at the facility. A Certificate of Waiver permits waived testing, while non-waived testing carries additional requirements. **Buyers should verify the regulatory status of the specific test system, not simply assume that a particular type of test is waived.** The FDA maintains a searchable database of currently waived analytes and test systems. It goes without saying that laboratory leadership, compliance teams, and other appropriate stakeholders should be involved when evaluating these regulatory requirements.   ## Look Closely at Workflow POC equipment earns its place when it fits the clinical workflow. A technically capable analyzer that creates extra steps for staff can quickly become a source of frustration. **Determine how the proposed device would actually be used.** - How is the patient identified? - How is the specimen collected and applied? - How many manual steps are required? - How long does the test take? - Does the operator need to remain with the instrument? - How are results displayed and recorded? - What happens when the instrument generates an error? Small workflow differences become significant when a test is performed hundreds or thousands of times. Physical design matters as well. Consider the: - device footprint, - portability, - battery life, - charging requirements, - storage, - cleaning requirements, and - environmental limitations. The demands on equipment intended for a mobile clinical team differ from the demands on an analyzer that will remain on a dedicated counter.   ## What Connectivity Should POC Testing Equipment Have? Connectivity deserves early attention as well, particularly in larger health systems. Some POC devices can interface with middleware, laboratory information systems, electronic health records, or data management platforms. Capabilities vary significantly by manufacturer and model. Talk with laboratory and IT teams about how results should move from the device to the patient record. **Determine whether the proposed equipment fits existing infrastructure and what interfaces, software, licenses, servers, or implementation work may be required.** Automated result transmission can reduce manual documentation, but connectivity may also help organizations manage operators, quality-control information, and device status. Ask vendors specifically what is included with the equipment and what requires separate software, licensing, interfaces, or services. **The device may be the most visible part of the purchase, but it is rarely the entire technology requirement**.   ## Consider Staff Management and Training POC testing often moves laboratory testing into environments where nurses, medical assistants, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physicians, or other healthcare professionals may be the ones operating the equipment. **Ease of use is important, but simplicity of operation does not eliminate the need for training and competency management.** CDC notes that waived tests are not completely error-proof and that errors can occur when manufacturer instructions are not followed or[\[KS1\]](https://blog.cmecorp.com/poc-testing-equipment-guide-what-to-consider#_msocom_1) personnel are unfamiliar with the test system. Accreditation requirements may add another layer. Joint Commission hospital requirements for waived testing, for example, address documented training and competency assessment. During product evaluation, ask - how will users be trained, - whether the manufacturer offers educational resources, and - whether the system includes operator-management functions such as user identification or lockouts. A device that is intuitive for experienced laboratory personnel may feel very different to an occasional operator working a busy clinical shift.   ## Examine Quality Control and Documentation **Quality-control requirements vary by test system, so buyers should understand them before comparing operating costs or workflows.** Review the manufacturer’s instructions for use carefully. Look at control materials, frequency, storage requirements, calibration procedures, acceptable ranges, documentation, and steps required when controls fail. Documentation capabilities are worth examining at the same time. Organizations need processes that connect testing activities with the appropriate patient, operator, QC information, reagents, and other required records. Joint Commission guidance notes that organizations need to be able to correlate quality-control results with individual waived test results, even though a specific log-sheet format is not required. Digital data management may simplify this work, particularly when many instruments or testing locations are involved.   ## What Does POC Testing Equipment Really Cost? The purchase price of a POC analyzer tells only part of the financial story. **A better comparison looks at what the equipment will cost to own and operate over its expected lifecycle**. Start with anticipated testing volume and estimate the cost per reportable test, including the cartridges, strips, reagents, controls, calibration materials, collection supplies, and other items required to perform testing. Then account for costs beyond the test itself. Depending on the system, these may include: - service agreements, - software subscriptions and licenses, - interface costs, - warranties, - replacement batteries and accessories, - training and implementation, and - eventual equipment replacement. Expected waste should also be included in the calculation. If a location performs relatively few tests, expired or unused supplies can raise the actual cost per test considerably. Looking at these expenses together gives buyers a more realistic basis for comparing systems. An analyzer with a lower purchase price is not necessarily the least expensive option over its useful life.   ## Plan Consumables and Supply Chain Requirements Cost is only one consideration when evaluating consumables. **Buyers also need to determine whether the supplies required to operate the equipment can be stored, managed, and replenished reliably.** POC equipment depends on a continuing supply of compatible cartridges, reagents, test strips, controls, and other materials. Without them, an analyzer cannot perform its intended function. Before selecting a system, determine: - how required supplies are packaged, - expected shelf life, - storage and temperature requirements, - typical manufacturer or distributor lead times, - ordering minimums, - distribution arrangements, and - how supply disruptions or allocations are handled. These details become particularly important when POC equipment is used in multiple locations. A system that requires several specialized supplies, short-dated inventory, or difficult storage conditions may create additional work for supply chain teams even if its cost per test is competitive. Standardization may simplify this process. Using the same POC platform in appropriate departments or facilities can reduce the number of supplies procurement teams need to manage while simplifying inventory planning and replenishment. Standardization should still follow clinical requirements. The objective is not to force every department onto one device. It is to reduce unnecessary variation when a common platform can appropriately meet the testing needs of multiple locations.   ## Think About Cleaning, Maintenance, and Service POC devices live in real clinical environments. They get moved, handled by multiple operators, exposed to frequent cleaning, and sometimes dropped. **Review routine maintenance and cleaning requirements before buying**. Determine who will perform maintenance, how frequently it is required, what supplies are needed, and whether tasks must be documented. Service response is another important consideration. What happens when a device stops working? Is technical assistance available? Can the unit be repaired on-site? Is depot service required? Are loaner devices available? A system with an attractive acquisition cost can become expensive if downtime routinely interrupts testing.   ## Build a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Process Depending on the project, a POC equipment evaluation team may include laboratory leadership, nursing, physicians, infection prevention, IT, biomedical or clinical engineering, supply chain, finance, facilities, compliance, and other operational stakeholders. Each group sees a different part of the equipment lifecycle. - Clinical teams understand workflow. - Laboratory leaders understand testing requirements and quality processes. - IT understands connectivity. - Supply chain understands consumables and availability. - Biomedical teams can flag maintenance concerns. Bringing those perspectives together before a final decision helps the organization evaluate the whole system rather than simply choosing a device.   ## Final Questions to Ask Before Buying POC Testing Equipment In summary, a practical buyer’s checklist should include conversation that address the following: - What tests and specimen types does the system accommodate? - What is the test’s current CLIA complexity classification? - How long does each test take, and how many manual steps are involved? - What quality-control procedures and materials are required? - How are operators trained and managed? - Can results interface with existing laboratory or electronic health record systems? - What consumables are required, and what are their storage and shelf-life requirements? - What is the estimated cost per reportable test at expected volume? - What maintenance, calibration, cleaning, and service requirements apply? - What warranties and service options are available? - How will supplies and replacement equipment be sourced? - Could the platform be standardized in other appropriate locations? Answers to these questions create a much more useful comparison than price alone.   ## Partner with CME Corp. for POC Equipment CME account managers can help healthcare organizations evaluate POC equipment options, source products from recognized manufacturers, and coordinate delivery around your schedule. Our equipment experts can also help identify opportunities for standardization. Need help evaluating POC testing equipment for an upcoming purchase or capital project? [Connect with your CME Account Manager](https://www.cmecorp.com/about/find-my-account-manager.html).   --- ## Frequently Asked Questions About POC Testing Equipment **What is point-of-care testing equipment?** Point-of-care (POC) testing equipment allows certain diagnostic tests to be performed near the patient rather than relying exclusively on testing in a central laboratory. Depending on the system and clinical setting, POC equipment may be used for glucose, coagulation, infectious disease, blood gas, cardiac marker, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, pregnancy, and other testing. **What should healthcare buyers consider when choosing POC testing equipment?** Healthcare buyers should consider the required tests, anticipated testing volume, clinical workflow, CLIA complexity, connectivity, staff training, quality-control requirements, consumables, maintenance, service, and total cost of ownership. The equipment should be evaluated as part of the overall testing process rather than on purchase price alone. **Are all point-of-care tests CLIA-waived?** No. Buyers should verify the CLIA complexity classification of the specific test system under consideration rather than assume a point-of-care test is waived. Testing requirements can differ depending on whether a test is categorized as waived, moderate complexity, or high complexity. **What costs should buyers consider when comparing POC testing equipment?** In addition to the equipment purchase price, buyers should consider the cost of cartridges, reagents, test strips, controls, calibration materials, software, interfaces, service agreements, accessories, training, implementation, supply waste, and eventual equipment replacement. Estimating the cost per reportable test at expected testing volumes can make comparisons more useful. **Why is connectivity important when choosing POC testing equipment?** Connectivity can affect how test results move from a POC device into laboratory information systems, electronic health records, or other data-management platforms. 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