Over the last decade, Point of Care testing (POCT) in primary care has become a crucial part of family practice, enabling general practitioners and healthcare personnel to provide better services to patients. COVID-19 has elevated the importance of POCT in primary care. This has dramatically shifted the paradigm, enabling healthcare providers to assess a patient’s condition shortly after first contact and to expedite treatment based on the diagnosis.
Furthermore, COVID-19 shed light on how POCT supports efficiency in clinical decision-making and highlights its necessity and utility in the fight against potential future pandemics.