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POC tests are important for populations unable or unwilling to access regular medical care, such as among injection drug users, homeless, or the uninsured. POC tests use either fingersticks or dried blood spots. They are easy to use and inexpensive. Fingerstick POC tests provide immediate results whereas dry blood spots must be mailed for central testing.
