This international standard gives specific requirements applicable to point-of-care testing and is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 15189. The requirements of this International standard apply when POCT is carried out in hospital , clinic and by a healthcare organization providing ambulatory care. This International standard can be applied to transcutaneous measurements ,the analysis of expired air, and in vivo monitoring of physiological parameters. Patient self-testing in a home or community setting is excluded, but elements of this International standard can be applicable.

• Year of Declaration: 2009
• Reference: ISO 22870:2006
• Number of Pages: 11
• Code: GYS 470
• Version:
• ICS Number: 03.120.10