Point-of-Care and Diagnostic Testing Supplies
Point-of-care and diagnostic testing supplies for hospitals, clinics, physician offices and laboratories - analyzers and matched consumables for blood glucose, urinalysis, drug and alcohol screening, allergy testing, biopsy and specimen sampling, coagulation and hematology. Includes glucose meters and strips from Abbott, Roche, LifeScan and Nova, urinalysis reagent strips, PT/INR systems and drug screen cups and cards. Many lines are CLIA-waived for testing outside a central lab. Consumables are keyed to the installed analyzer. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, clinics, laboratories and clinical procurement.
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Point-of-Care and Diagnostic Testing Supplies
Point-of-care and diagnostic testing covers the analyzers, test devices and consumables used to run diagnostic results at or near the patient rather than sending samples to a central lab. This section groups the CLIA-waived and moderate-complexity testing lines that materials management reorders on a recurring cycle, from blood glucose and urinalysis through drug screening, coagulation and hematology testing. Products are stocked for hospitals, clinics, physician offices, laboratories and licensed distributors.
Point-of-Care Testing Subcategories
- Blood Glucose Monitoring - Glucometers, test strips, lancets and control solutions for point-of-care glucose testing from lines such as Abbott FreeStyle, Roche Accu-Chek, LifeScan OneTouch and Nova.
- Drug & Alcohol Testing - Urine drug screen cups and dip cards, oral fluid tests and breath alcohol devices for clinical and workplace testing programs.
- Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy - Skin-prick testing devices, control solutions and immunotherapy supplies for allergy practices.
- Urinalysis Testing - Reagent dipstick strips, urine chemistry analyzers and collection supplies for routine urinalysis.
- Biopsy & Specimen Sampling - Biopsy punches, cervical collection brushes and spatulas, and specimen transport containers.
- Coagulation & Hematology Testing - PT/INR meters and strips, hemoglobin and hematocrit systems and blood-count consumables.
- Analyzer Accessories & Supplies - Control solutions, cartridges, cuvettes, capillary tubes, printer paper and the consumables that keep point-of-care analyzers running.
Point-of-Care Testing Categories at a Glance
| Subcategory | Measures | Representative Brands | Key Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood glucose | Blood glucose | Abbott, Roche, LifeScan, Nova | Test strips, lancets, controls |
| Drug & alcohol | Drugs of abuse, alcohol | Alere, Premier Biotech | Cups, dip cards, mouthpieces |
| Urinalysis | Urine chemistry | Siemens, Roche, Arkray | Reagent strips, cups |
| Coagulation | PT/INR | Roche CoaguChek, Abbott | Test strips, controls |
| Hematology | Hemoglobin, hematocrit | HemoCue | Microcuvettes |
Instrument and Consumable Reorder Model
Point-of-care testing follows an instrument-plus-consumable model - a facility places a meter or analyzer once, then reorders the matched test strips, cartridges, controls and collection supplies continuously. Test strips and cartridges are keyed to the specific analyzer, so consumables are matched to the installed device rather than interchanged between brands. Many point-of-care tests are CLIA-waived, which lets them run outside a central laboratory under the appropriate certificate. Consolidating analyzers and their matched consumables under one wholesale account keeps reorders aligned to the installed devices for materials management.
Point-of-care testing is one of the highest-recurring consumable areas in any facility, because every installed meter and analyzer generates ongoing strip, cartridge and control demand. Consolidating glucose, urinalysis, drug screening, coagulation and hematology consumables under one wholesale account keeps testing programs supplied and simplifies standing orders for materials management. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CLIA-waived mean for point-of-care tests?
CLIA-waived describes tests that the FDA has categorized as simple enough to run outside a central laboratory with a low risk of error, allowing them to be performed at the point of care under a CLIA Certificate of Waiver. Many glucose, urinalysis, drug screen and PT/INR devices are CLIA-waived. Moderate-complexity tests require additional laboratory certification. Facilities confirm the complexity category of each test against their certificate.
Are point-of-care test strips interchangeable between analyzers?
No. Test strips, cartridges and microcuvettes are keyed to the specific analyzer they were designed for, so a glucose strip for one meter does not work in another brand, and the same applies to PT/INR and hematology consumables. This is why point-of-care testing follows an instrument-plus-consumable model where consumables are matched to the installed device. Standardizing on one analyzer platform per test keeps consumable part numbers consolidated.
Which point-of-care tests generate the most recurring consumable demand?
Blood glucose monitoring generates the highest recurring demand through test strips and lancets, followed by urinalysis reagent strips and drug screen devices in facilities that run screening programs. Coagulation and hematology testing add PT/INR strips and microcuvettes. Every installed analyzer also consumes control solutions on an ongoing basis for quality checks.
Can facilities order point-of-care testing supplies in bulk?
Yes. Point-of-care analyzers and their matched consumables are stocked in case and bulk quantities for hospitals, clinics, physician offices, laboratories and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are standard for high-turnover consumables such as glucose strips, urinalysis strips and control solutions. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What point-of-care testing products should be in a facility formulary?
A typical point-of-care formulary is built around the installed analyzers - a glucose meter with matched strips, lancets and controls, urinalysis reagent strips and cups, a PT/INR system where anticoagulation is managed, and the drug screen and hematology lines the facility runs, each with its matched consumables and controls. MAP Medical builds consolidated point-of-care packages matched to the installed devices and testing menu - contact our team for an assessment.