# Phlebotomy Exam Prep 54, Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Overview

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Podcast: [Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nursing-healthcare-exam-prep-7652377)
Published: 2026-06-20T22:25:11+00:00
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The definition of Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) and its CLIA-waived status for common tests like glucose and hemoglobin. - Critical quality control (QC) requirements, including the necessary frequency and documentation procedures. - The importance of operator certification and the need for annual competency assessments to perform POCT. - Essential components of proper documentation for POCT results in a patient's medical record. - How to identify and avoid common pre-analytical errors in POCT, such as patient misidentification and improper sample collection. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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