Evaluating the clinical utility and sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing in relation to RT-PCR Ct values
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-020-01542-0
Abstract: Diagnosis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in patients with suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is most widely performed with real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) considered as gold standard [1]. RT-PCR is… read more here.
Keywords: rapid test; pcr; test; covid rapid ... See more keywords
Laboratory Interventions to Eliminate Unnecessary Rapid COVID-19 Testing During a Reagent Shortage
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DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqac063
Abstract: Abstract Objectives In the fall of 2020, US medical centers were running out of rapid coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tests. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of an intervention to eliminate… read more here.
Keywords: rapid test; utilization dashboard; test utilization; test ... See more keywords
Acceptability and feasibility of HIV recent infection surveillance by healthcare workers using a rapid test for recent infection at HIV testing sites — Malawi, 2019
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07600-7
Abstract: Background The Malawi Ministry of Health implemented a new surveillance activity in April 2019 to detect recent HIV infections using a rapid test for recent infection (RTRI) to identify areas of ongoing transmission and guide… read more here.
Keywords: surveillance; hiv; infection; recent infection ... See more keywords
Potential for Waste Reduction in Activated Sludge Systems: Evaluation of the Initial Conditions of a Rapid Test with Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant
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DOI: 10.13044/j.sdewes.d7.0272
Abstract: Adding chemicals that alter the microbial metabolism and reduce cell growth, without affecting organic matter removal, is an alternative technology to reduce sludge production. This study was intended to determine the best initial conditions to… read more here.
Keywords: inoculum ratio; rapid test; initial conditions; reduction ... See more keywords
Accuracy of dengue clinical diagnosis with and without NS1 antigen rapid test: Comparison between human and Bayesian network model decision
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006573
Abstract: Differentiating dengue patients from other acute febrile illness patients is a great challenge among physicians. Several dengue diagnosis methods are recommended by WHO. The application of specific laboratory tests is still limited due to high… read more here.
Keywords: model; rapid test; without ns1; bayesian network ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the CL Detect Rapid Test in Ethiopian patients suspected for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010143
Abstract: Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is common in Ethiopia, mainly affecting impoverished populations in rural areas with poor access to health care. CL is routinely diagnosed using skin slit smear microscopy, which requires skilled staff and… read more here.
Keywords: rapid test; microscopy; test; skin slit ... See more keywords
Evaluation of a diagnostic device, CL Detect rapid test for the diagnosis of new world cutaneous leishmaniasis in Peru
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011054
Abstract: Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a neglected disease and a public health problem in Latin America. The diagnosis of CL in poor hyperendemic regions relies to large extent on the identification of amastigotes in Giemsa-stained… read more here.
Keywords: rapid test; diagnosis; microscopy; test ... See more keywords
Field evaluation of a schistosome circulating cathodic antigen rapid test kit at point-of-care for mapping of schistosomiasis endemic districts in The Gambia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182003
Abstract: Background Studies in Sub Saharan Africa have shown that the Circulating Cathodic Antigen point-of-care-test (POC-CCA) is more accurate in the detections of S. mansoni than the microscopic Kato-Katz technique but less is known about the… read more here.
Keywords: schistosomiasis; rapid test; haematobium; poc cca ... See more keywords
Clinical evaluation of the SD Biosensor SARS-CoV-2 saliva antigen rapid test with symptomatic and asymptomatic, non-hospitalized patients
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260894
Abstract: Background Performance of the SD Biosensor saliva antigen rapid test was evaluated at a large designated testing site in non-hospitalized patients, with or without symptoms. Method All eligible people over 18 years of age presenting… read more here.
Keywords: antigen rapid; test; saliva antigen; non hospitalized ... See more keywords
Designing prototype rapid test device at qualitative performance to detect residue of tetracycline in chicken carcass
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.1058-1065
Abstract: Background and Aim: Human health problems due as a microbial resistance or tumors and cancers because consumption of the carcasses containing residues of tetracycline are main global problems in the context of fight against antimicrobial… read more here.
Keywords: rapid test; detect residue; tetracycline; prototype rapid ... See more keywords
Diagnostic Performance of SARS-CoV-2 IgM/IgG Rapid Test Kits for the Detection of the Novel Coronavirus in Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s290711
Abstract: Purpose Rapid severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 test kits are crucial for bridging diagnostic gaps in health facilities and community screening mainly in resource limited settings. However, there is no objective evidence on their… read more here.
Keywords: rapid test; test kits; test; sars cov ... See more keywords