Point of Care Testing

Point of Care Testing services offered in Brandon, FL

If you need faster results with simple-to-use tests prioritizing accuracy and safety, rely on point-of-care testing from skilled nurse practitioner Brandi Rhody, APRN, FNP-C. She has years of experience getting to the root of medical issues and helping you feel your best, making Equilibri Health and Wellness in Brandon, Florida, an excellent place to go when you need help with acute and chronic illnesses. She offers patient-centric care for prompt relief and better quality of life. To schedule an acute or chronic illness consultation, call Equilibri Health and Wellness or request an appointment online today.

Point of Care Testing Q & A

What is point-of-care testing?

Point-of-care testing, also called near-patient or bedside testing, refers to performing medical testing and diagnostics close to the patient. This practice allows Brandi to offer faster test results and prompt treatment decisions.

What are examples of point-of-care testing?

You may be familiar with point-of-care tests, such as pregnancy or blood glucose tests. Others include:

Urinalysis
Rapid strep, Influenza, Covid tests
Hemoglobin A1C tests to monitor diabetes
Prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR), which monitors the use of an anticoagulant
Blood pressure tests

This service isn’t a new idea. Bedside tests and treatments were the norm for much of medical history. Point-of-care combines the advantages of modern medical care with speed and convenience, keeping you in the loop throughout the process.

How does point-of-care testing benefit me?

At Equilibri Health and Wellness, Brandi utilizes her years of experience to protect your health, whether you need tests and management for acute or chronic illnesses. With the answers point-of-care testing provides, Brandi can:

Give you the best possible advice
Help you avoid unnecessary hospitalization
Reduce overuse of strong medications
Confirm illness types quickly and treat them more accurately

In addition to not having to wait as long for your test results, you get accurate readings and can make better-informed decisions. Point-of-care testing makes it much easier to monitor conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes, decreasing your risk of complications and emergencies.

What can I expect from point-of-care testing?

Brandi administers tests based on your specific needs; you may experience a variety of tests at Equilibri Health and Wellness. As a general rule, she collects a sample for testing (this may be blood, urine, or sample from throat or nose) and applies the sample to a device designed for point-of-care testing.

Her immense skill is vital for ensuring accurate test results since underfilling or overfilling a specimen container, mishandling it, or changing the sample concentration can impact your results. Our team handles your tests with care which will provide you peace of mind with quick, accurate answers communicated to you as soon as possible.

Let Equilibri Health and Wellness monitor and protect your health. Call the office today to schedule an appointment or book online anytime.