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Also called: POC blood analyser, HbA1c analyser, Haemoglobin meter, CRP analyser

Point of Care Blood Analyser Options vs a Full FBC Analyser

Small finger-prick analysers answer one question quickly; a haematology analyser answers many. Here is how to tell which your clinic needs.

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What point-of-care testing means

Point-of-care testing (POCT) means testing beside the patient, usually from a finger-prick sample, with the result available during the consultation. Most POC analysers measure one test or a small panel using a single-use cartridge, cuvette or strip.

Common point-of-care options

AnalyserWhat it measuresTypical use
Haemoglobin meterHaemoglobin onlyQuick anaemia screening
HbA1c analyserGlycated haemoglobinDiabetes monitoring — reflects average glucose over the previous two to three months
CRP analyserC-reactive proteinAssessing inflammation and infection
Glucose and lipid metersBlood glucose; cholesterol panelChronic disease follow-up
Rapid testsAntigens or antibodies, e.g. dengue NS1Supporting diagnosis of infection

Point-of-care analyser vs full FBC analyser

POC analyserFBC analyser
Results per sampleOne test or a small panelFull blood count, about 19–30+ parameters
SampleFinger-prick into a single-use cartridge or strip10–20 µL EDTA whole blood, or pre-diluted capillary
Running costPaid per cartridge or strip; no daily start-up reagentFixed daily start-up and shutdown reagent plus per-test reagent
Dengue monitoringNot possible without a platelet countPlatelets, haematocrit and white cells
Quality controlControl solutions or cartridges at the maker’s intervalDaily control blood and Levey-Jennings charts

Read next How an FBC machine worksChoosing an analyser for a GP clinic

Which does your clinic need?

  • Dengue follow-up and infection work-up every week: a full FBC analyser.
  • A large diabetes caseload: an HbA1c analyser, alongside or before an FBC analyser.
  • Low volume and mainly anaemia screening: a haemoglobin meter may be enough for now.
  • Many clinics combine an FBC analyser with one or two POC analysers for specific tests.
  • Every option is an IVD medical device: ask for MDA registration numbers and keep QC records.

Related guides

FBC Machine: Full Blood Count Analysers for ClinicsHow a full blood count analyser works, what it reports and how to run one well in a busy Malaysian clinic.Mesin Ujian Darah untuk Klinik: Jenis dan Cara Memilih“Mesin ujian darah” boleh merujuk kepada beberapa jenis alat. Panduan ini menerangkan setiap satu, dan bila klinik memerlukan mesin FBC sendiri.Blood Test Machine for Clinic: Choosing a Hematology Analyzer for Your GP PracticeA practical decision guide for GP clinics weighing an in-house FBC against sending samples to an outside lab.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a haemoglobin meter replace an FBC machine?
No. It measures haemoglobin only, so it cannot give the platelet count, white-cell count or red-cell indices that dengue and infection work-up need.
Does a haematology analyser measure HbA1c?
No. HbA1c is measured on a dedicated HbA1c analyser or on a laboratory chemistry or HPLC system, not on an FBC machine.
Do point-of-care analysers need quality control?
Yes. Follow the maker’s QC instructions — often control solutions or cartridges at set intervals — and keep records just as you would for an FBC analyser.

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