About this Site

The COPD Management Blog is published by Axis-Shield UK, a leading provider of in-vitro diagnostic tests and equipment for laboratory and near patient use. The company’s proprietary technology, and that of its partners, has many uses including testing for blood gases, BNP levels and HbA1c, with applications in near patient care and hospital laboratories. Axis-Shield’s point of care solutions deliver accurate test results in minutes, which support workflow efficiency and help Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) cut appointment times and non-essential hospital admissions through more effective near-patient assessment.