Evaluation of Rapid Testing Algorithms for Venue-based Anonymous HIV Testing among Non-HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men, National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS), 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-020-00871-3
Abstract: HIV rapid testing algorithms (RTAs) using any two orthogonal rapid tests (RTs) allow for on-site confirmation of infection. RTs vary in performance characteristics therefore the selection of RTs in an algorithm may affect identification of… read more here.
Keywords: rapid testing; hiv behavioral; testing algorithms; national hiv ... See more keywords
Rapid testing of candidate oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes in signal transduction and neoplastic transformation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbior.2021.100841
Abstract: The COSMIC database (version 94) lists 576 genes in the Cancer Gene Census which have a defined function as drivers of malignancy (oncogenes) or as tumour suppressors (Tier 1). In addition, there are 147 genes… read more here.
Keywords: rapid testing; oncogenes tumour; neoplastic transformation; transformation ... See more keywords
Empirical evidence to understand the human factor for effective rapid testing against SARS-CoV-2
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2107179118
Abstract: Significance Rapid testing with antigen tests accompanies efforts for controlling the disease dynamics in the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. A high willingness to carry out these tests and high test literacy… read more here.
Keywords: empirical evidence; evidence; evidence understand; test ... See more keywords
Development of a specific monoclonal antibody assay and a rapid testing strip for the detection of apramycin residues in food samples
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DOI: 10.1080/09540105.2016.1202211
Abstract: ABSTRACT A specific monoclonal antibody (MAb) against apramycin (AP) was produced and used to develop an indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (idcELISA) and a rapid testing strip for the detection of AP residues in foods.… read more here.
Keywords: specific monoclonal; detection; food samples; rapid testing ... See more keywords
Improving the quality of HIV rapid testing in Ghana using the dried tube specimen-based proficiency testing program
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264105
Abstract: Background The introduction of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody rapid testing (RT) in resource-limited settings has proven to be a successful intervention to increase access to prevention measures and improve timely linkage to care. However,… read more here.
Keywords: rapid testing; proficiency testing; hiv; ghana using ... See more keywords
Investigating the quality of HIV rapid testing practices in public antenatal health care facilities, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268687
Abstract: Monitoring HIV prevalence using antenatal HIV sentinel surveillance is important for efficient epidemic tracking, programme planning and resource allocation. HIV sentinel surveillance usually employs unlinked anonymous HIV testing which raises ethical, epidemiological and public health… read more here.
Keywords: quality hiv; rapid testing; hiv; quality ... See more keywords
Rapid testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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DOI: 10.1557/s43579-021-00146-5
Abstract: Rapid testing, generally refers to the paper-based diagnostic platform known as “lateral flow assay” (LFA), has emerged as a critical asset to the containment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) around the world. LFA technology stands… read more here.
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Testers' compliance to the quality standards of HIV rapid testing services in Primary Health Care Facilities in Makete District, Tanzania
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DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v22i2.6
Abstract: Background HIV rapid testing services is one among key interventions in the controlling of HIV/AIDS. Despite availability of quality standards, the quality of HIV rapid testing services remains questionable since non-laboratory testers are allowed to… read more here.
Keywords: rapid testing; quality; quality standards; hiv rapid ... See more keywords