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Kathleen David posted a reply on Re: POCT in Rural Health

Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 at 10:48 AM

Said: I oversee a group of 38 rural clinics in NM. The testers are usually the MAs (medical assistants). Some of the providers are physicians, but many are nurse practitioners, and those often do testing as well. We do train all the providers...

Keishla Ackeret posted a new Topic

Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 at 10:34 AM

POCT in Rural Health

Hi everyone, I’m looking to connect with anyone working in rural health areas and who have implemented POCT in those areas. I’m trying to learn what instrumentation you are currently using, as well as your typical workflows, staffing models for testing, and any potential challenges you face (e.g., reagent storage). Thank you!

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Daniel Tabor posted a reply on Re: Rotem Sigma vs Teg6

Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 2:33 PM

Said: Our facility purchased 11 TEG 6s last year. 2 are kept in the Core Lab which replaced an older ROTEM, and the other 9 are used for POC. We have these strategically placed in our Cardiovascular Tower, ED, Labor, ...

Kimberly Brooks posted a reply on Re: Rotem Sigma vs Teg6

Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 1:33 PM

Said: I have used both Rotem and Teg6. Rotem is much more temperamental about vibrations, etc. If you bump the counter or instrument, the test fails so I do not recommend it for POC. Teg6 was wonderful from a POC standpoint. Results went stra...

Karissa Goulder posted a reply on Re: Rotem Sigma vs Teg6

Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Said: I wasn't here during the onboarding of the TEG but our CVOR uses it as well as the OR during a trauma. It is very simple to use and requires a full blue top tube. The only thing that we don't have a good handle on is the reporting. When...