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This chapter defines the term “Point-of-Care Testing” (POCT) and explains its extensive areas of application.
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Luppa, P.B., Junker, R., Langer, C. (2018). Definitions and areas of application. In: Luppa, P.B., Junker, R. (eds) Point-of-Care Testing. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-54497-6_1
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