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Point-of-Care Testing Website Launch

December 1, 2022

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ASHM is pleased to announce the launch of the Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) website.

Created for Australia’s primary healthcare workforce, this website provides introductory education and resources on Point-of-Care testing (POCT) for infectious diseases. Use this hub to find information on the latest Hepatitis C POCT technologies, access related guidelines, explore setting up a POCT system within your own service, or get involved in a research project to advocate for timely Hepatitis C diagnosis.

Keep an eye out as the website expands to include other infectious diseases in 2023.

Access website here: https://poct.ashm.org.au/

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