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    Point-of-Care Diagnostics

    Diagnostic tests performed near the patient, outside a central lab.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    Point-of-care testing includes lateral-flow rapid tests, handheld blood analyzers (i-STAT), portable molecular platforms (Cepheid GeneXpert, BioFire), and at-home tests. Designed for short turnaround and minimal training.

    What this means in practice

    CLIA-waived status unlocks the largest commercial markets (physician offices, urgent care, retail pharmacy, OTC). Reimbursement via CPT 87xxx codes with site-of-service modifiers.

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