Field performance of the INSTI HIV‐1/‐2 antibody test in two South African antenatal clinics
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.25447
Abstract: This was a prospective study that assessed field performance of the INSTI HIV‐1/‐2 antibody test (INSTI test) in two antenatal clinics in South Africa (SA). INSTI test was evaluated against rapid tests used at these… read more here.
Keywords: rapid tests; performance insti; field performance; test ... See more keywords
The Evolution of HIV Testing Continues.
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000000736
Abstract: HIV testing is a key component of HIV prevention. It is this critical clinical encounter that serves as the starting point for diagnosing and treating persons who are infected and delivering preventive services to those… read more here.
Keywords: hiv; hiv testing; hiv tests; test ... See more keywords
Evaluation of commercial rapid tests for fast and on-site detection of high-pathogenicity avian influenza H5 virus in poultry
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00654-25
Abstract: ABSTRACT Since 2016, numerous outbreaks of high-pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) have occurred on poultry farms in Europe. Samples from suspected outbreaks are investigated using PCR at the national reference laboratories (NRLs) to detect the presence… read more here.
Keywords: detection; diagnostic tools; test; avian influenza ... See more keywords
Combined use of two rapid tests for the conclusive diagnosis of Chagas disease: a systematic scoping review
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047825
Abstract: Objective The goal of this systematic scoping review is to collect and summarise scientific evidence regarding the validity of two simultaneous immunochromatographic tests for the conclusive diagnosis of Chagas disease. The research was informed by… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; review; diagnosis chagas; rapid tests ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the usability of various rapid antibody tests in the diagnostic application for COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1177/0004563220984827
Abstract: Background The usability of laboratory tests related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is critically important for the world undergoing the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study aimed to assess the diagnostic usability of… read more here.
Keywords: antibody; antibody tests; test; sars cov ... See more keywords
Successful Simultaneous Screening of Sickle Cell Disease, HIV and Tuberculosis in Rural Guinea Bissau, West Africa through Rapid Tests and a Standardized Clinical Questionnaire: An Outreach Program Due to a Public-Private Partnership
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DOI: 10.1182/blood-2018-99-119006
Abstract: Introduction: Previous studies demonstrated that sickle cell disease (SCD), HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) represent high, yet under recognized health issues in Guinea Bissau, West Africa. A public National Reference Center for TB, Hospital Raoul Follereau… read more here.
Keywords: simultaneous screening; hiv; hiv scd; health ... See more keywords
Performance differences among commercially available antigen rapid tests for COVID-19 in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269997
Abstract: A rapid and accurate diagnosis is a crucial strategy for containing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Considering the obstacles to upscaling the use of RT–qPCR, rapid tests based on antigen detection (Ag-RDT) have become an… read more here.
Keywords: rapid tests; sensitivity; rdts; covid ... See more keywords
The weekly P25 of the age of the influenza-like illness shows a higher correlation with COVID-19 mortality than rapid tests and could predict the evolution of COVID-19 pandemics in sentinel surveillance, Piura, Perú, 2021
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295309
Abstract: Goal To describe the dynamics of syndromic surveillance of ILI cases in seasonal and COVID-19 pandemic scenarios. Methodology A descriptive study of the epidemiological behavior of ILI in the seasonal and COVID-19 pandemic scenarios. Of… read more here.
Keywords: weekly p25; age; covid; p25 age ... See more keywords
Perception of nurses who perform rapid tests in Health Centers.
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DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0298
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Learn about the perception of health professionals who perform rapid tests in Health Centers (HCs). METHOD This is a descriptive and qualitative study conducted in nine HCs in Recife. Data were collected through individual… read more here.
Keywords: perception nurses; tests health; health; rapid tests ... See more keywords
Evaluation of DPP® and SNAP® Rapid Tests for diagnosis of Leishmania infantum canine infections.
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0154-2019
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Visceral leishmaniasis is a disease that affects humans, wildlife, and domestic species. Since dogs play a key role in urban Leishmania spp. transmission, the Brazilian government maintains the Monitoring and Control Program of Visceral… read more here.
Keywords: dpp snap; canine; visceral leishmaniasis; dpp ... See more keywords
Luminophore Chemistry for Detection of Urinary Bladder Cancer – Comparison to Cytology and Urinary Rapid Tests (BTA stat®, NMP22® BladderChek® and UBC® Rapid Test)
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DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.16031
Abstract: Abstract Background/Aim: New luminometric chelates were developed for the detection of urinary bladder cancer and compared to cytology and urinary rapid tests BTA stat®, NMP22® BladderChek® and UBC® Rapid Test. Materials and Methods: This single-center… read more here.
Keywords: rapid tests; chemistry; detection; cytology ... See more keywords