Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing & Technology (PC:JNPTT)

Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing & Technology is a specialized peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the advancement of point-of-care testing and diagnostic technologies used in clinical practice. Since its establishment in 2002, the journal has provided a platform for clinicians, laboratorians, researchers, and healthcare professionals to share knowledge on rapid diagnostic testing performed at or near the patient’s location. The journal publishes original research, clinical studies, reviews, and technical reports focusing on the development, evaluation, and implementation of point-of-care devices and systems. Topics include bedside testing, biosensors, portable diagnostic instruments, quality control, regulatory standards, and integration of POCT into healthcare systems. It emphasizes improving clinical decision-making, reducing turnaround time, and enhancing patient outcomes. With a quarterly publication frequency, the journal ensures consistent dissemination of innovations in diagnostic technologies and healthcare delivery. It is indexed in major scientific databases and contributes significantly to the evolving field of decentralized laboratory testing. The journal supports interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers, laboratory scientists, and biomedical engineers, making it an essential resource for professionals involved in modern diagnostic and patient-centered care.

Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing & Technology (PC:JNPTT) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Test accuracy, Turnaround time, Data management, General Nursing, Quality control, Regulatory compliance, Cost-effectiveness of testing, near-patient diagnostics, healthcare technology, clinical applications, diagnostic devices, quality assurance, rapid testing, innovations that improve patient care at or near the site of treatment , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1533-029X, E-ISSN: 1533-0303, Established: 2002,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE