Point Of Care Testing | NSW Health Pathology
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Point Of Care Testing | NSW Health Pathology
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Point of Care Testing
Pathology at the patient’s side.
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About our Point of Care Testing service
Find a PoCT Coordinator
Reach out for support and advice.
Device Manuals
Guides for accurate testing and troubleshooting.
Education and Training
Information, webinars and Super User Training Kits.
PoCT Operator Certification
Upskill to meet accreditation.
Upcoming Training and Events
Register for online and face-to-face workshops.
Apply for a Device
Tell us about the point of care test, device or service you need.
About our Point of Care Testing service
We manage the largest accredited Point of Care Testing (PoCT) service in the world, with more than 1080 devices in 190 health services across NSW.
PoCT uses mobile devices to analyse pathology samples, like blood and saliva, and provide on-the-spot results at a patient’s hospital bedside or in the community.
Samples are processed instantly, rather than transported to a lab for testing, delivering accurate results in minutes to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient care and outcomes.
Service overview
We’re leading a new era in pathology technology using PoCT to enhance patient care across NSW.
Results in real time
Samples are processed instantly, with results encrypted and securely uploaded to the patient’s electronic medical record for immediate access by clinicians.
Helping rural and regional patients
PoCT enables greater access to quality, reliable pathology tests for patients without the need for travel.
It means health services without access to 24/7 laboratories can perform key, sometimes lifesaving, pathology tests at any time.
Patients requiring critical care can be identified earlier and transported to larger hospitals if needed. Paramedics can decide where to transport a patient, based on the diagnosis and treatment needed. Unnecessary hospital transfers and admissions can be reduced, improving patient experience.
Supporting emergency and intensive care
PoCT supports the diagnosis of conditions including:
COVID-19
heart disease
kidney damage
sepsis, and
diabetes.
It’s used in emergency departments, cardiac theatres, intensive care units and specialty medical facilities. In the future, many more locations will have PoCT.
Our PoCT team continually trials new and emerging technology.
We are committed to supporting Local Health District clinical staff. We ensure they have the resources, training and support they need to correctly and confidently integrate PoCT into their daily work.
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Ms Gayle Warnock
Associate Director, Point of Care Testing
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Jackie Wright
Service Support Officer
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A NSW Government website
Find a collection centre
We accept all referrals
Payments
Contact us
A NSW Government website
Quick links
Find a collection centre
Payments
We accept all referrals
Contact us
Home
Services
Point of Care Testing
Pathology at the patient’s side.
Skip to:
About our Point of Care Testing service
Find a PoCT Coordinator
Reach out for support and advice.
Device Manuals
Guides for accurate testing and troubleshooting.
Education and Training
Information, webinars and Super User Training Kits.
PoCT Operator Certification
Upskill to meet accreditation.
Upcoming Training and Events
Register for online and face-to-face workshops.
Apply for a Device
Tell us about the point of care test, device or service you need.
About our Point of Care Testing service
We manage the largest accredited Point of Care Testing (PoCT) service in the world, with more than 1080 devices in 190 health services across NSW.
PoCT uses mobile devices to analyse pathology samples, like blood and saliva, and provide on-the-spot results at a patient’s hospital bedside or in the community.
Samples are processed instantly, rather than transported to a lab for testing, delivering accurate results in minutes to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient care and outcomes.
Service overview
We’re leading a new era in pathology technology using PoCT to enhance patient care across NSW.
Results in real time
Samples are processed instantly, with results encrypted and securely uploaded to the patient’s electronic medical record for immediate access by clinicians.
Helping rural and regional patients
PoCT enables greater access to quality, reliable pathology tests for patients without the need for travel.
It means health services without access to 24/7 laboratories can perform key, sometimes lifesaving, pathology tests at any time.
Patients requiring critical care can be identified earlier and transported to larger hospitals if needed. Paramedics can decide where to transport a patient, based on the diagnosis and treatment needed. Unnecessary hospital transfers and admissions can be reduced, improving patient experience.
Supporting emergency and intensive care
PoCT supports the diagnosis of conditions including:
COVID-19
heart disease
kidney damage
sepsis, and
diabetes.
It’s used in emergency departments, cardiac theatres, intensive care units and specialty medical facilities. In the future, many more locations will have PoCT.
Our PoCT team continually trials new and emerging technology.
We are committed to supporting Local Health District clinical staff. We ensure they have the resources, training and support they need to correctly and confidently integrate PoCT into their daily work.
Feedback & compliments and subscribe to updates
PoCT Feedback & Compliments
"
*
" indicates required fields
Subscribe to PoCT Updates
"
*
" indicates required fields
Media Enquiries
"
*
" indicates required fields
Staff Contact
Ms Gayle Warnock
Associate Director, Point of Care Testing
View Profile
Jackie Wright
Service Support Officer
View Profile
Media Contact
NSW Health Pathology
Media Manager
View Profile
Related Media
Newsroom
23rd February , 2026
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Patients and clinicians in Murrumbidgee will have access to faster..
16th May , 2024
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Our Port Macquarie pathology staff are regulars at the region’s..
18th December , 2023
Celebrating 10 years of Point of Care testing
At NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP), we manage the largest accredited..
26th April , 2023
New Point of Care Testing device a win for rural health
NSW’s most remote hospitals will soon perform a key, potentially..
2nd October , 2022
Macrotroponin and PoCT
Macrotroponin and PoCT Presented by Dr Amanda Caswell July 2020
2nd October , 2022
Interpretation of intraosseous samples and Point of Care Testing (PoCT)
Interpretation of intraosseous samples and Point of Care Testing (PoCT)..
2nd October , 2022
Lactate Measurement in the Deteriorating Patient using PoCT – Clinical Excellence Commission and NSW Health Pathology
Lactate Measurement in the Deteriorating Patient using PoCT - Clinical..
2nd October , 2022
Lactate and Sepsis
Lactate and Sepsis Presented by Dr Amith Shetty June 2018
2nd October , 2022
Troponin – Lab vs PoCT
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2nd October , 2022
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Connect with us
NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
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NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
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