POC testing is reshaping how hospitals and clinics deliver diagnostic results. We look at the key trends driving adoption in the UAE healthcare market.
Point-of-care (POC) testing — the ability to perform diagnostic tests at or near the patient rather than in a central laboratory — has gained significant momentum across UAE healthcare facilities. Faster results, reduced turnaround times, and improved patient flow are the primary drivers.
Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis
POC blood gas analysers are now standard in ICUs, emergency departments, and operating theatres across the UAE. The ability to receive arterial blood gas results in under two minutes is transforming clinical decision-making in critical care.
Haematology at the Bedside
Compact haematology analysers are increasingly being deployed in satellite labs and smaller clinics, reducing the dependency on centralised laboratory processing and enabling faster diagnosis of conditions such as anaemia and infection.
Regulatory Considerations
All POC testing devices in the UAE must be approved by the relevant health authorities — DHA, DOH, or MOH — depending on the emirate. GWT supplies only fully licensed and approved equipment, ensuring facilities remain compliant.
Speak to our laboratory equipment specialists to understand which POC solutions are best suited to your facility's needs and patient volumes.