Point-of-care diagnostics are advantageous for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

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The statement "lower risk of spreading infection" is not a proven advantage of point-of-care diagnostics. While it is true that faster diagnosis can lead to earlier treatment, thereby potentially reducing the amount of time an infectious agent is present and reducing the opportunity for transmission, this is not a unique advantage of such diagnostics.

Point-Of-Care Diagnostics Are Advantageous for All of the Following Reasons