Cost-effectiveness of point-of-care creatinine testing to assess kidney function prior to contrast-enhanced computed tomography imaging

•A testing sequence including Point-of-care creatinine (POC) may be cost-effective.•This sequence combines risk factor screening with a POC test and laboratory testing.•The cost-effectiveness of POC tests is driven by cost-savings in the health system.•This potential savings stem from avoided CT scan delays to CT scans.•The risk of PC-AKI from contrast and the effect of IV hydration remain uncertain.