Human papillomavirus testing on self-collected samples to detect high-grade cervical lesions in rural Bhutan: The REACH-Bhutan study.
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5851
Abstract: “REACH‐Bhutan” aimed to evaluate the feasibility and clinical performance of a community‐based screening program for cervical cancer in rural Bhutan using self‐collected samples for high‐risk human papillomavirus (HR‐HPV) testing. read more here.
Keywords: self collected; reach bhutan; human papillomavirus; collected samples ... See more keywords
Comparison of the Cepheid GeneXpert CT/NG assay to the Hologic Aptima Combo2 assay for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in self-collected rectal swabs.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2017.10.013
Abstract: Self-collected rectal-swabs were tested for CT and NG on GeneXpert CT/NG as compared to APTIMA Combo2. Of 448 rectal-swabs, 22 were positive for CT; 7 for NG on both assays; two were discordant. Sensitivity and… read more here.
Keywords: rectal swabs; self collected; chlamydia; collected rectal ... See more keywords
Self-collected Saliva: Diagnostic Potential for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in a Resource Limited Setting
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2021.08.253
Abstract: Background:The gold standard for diagnosis of severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is reverse transcriptase real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) using respiratory samples. Collection of oro- nasopharyngeal swab (OP/NP) requires a… read more here.
Keywords: self collected; collected saliva; sars cov; testing resource ... See more keywords
Durability of clinical performance afforded by self-collected HPV testing: A 15-year cohort study in China.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.09.012
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Self-collected HPV testing could substantially reduce disparities in cervical cancer screening, with slightly lower sensitivity compared to physician-collected specimens cross-sectionally. We aimed to evaluate the comprehensive long-term performance of self-collected HPV testing prospectively. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: year; self collected; collected hpv; cytology ... See more keywords
Performance of at-home self-collected saliva and nasal-oropharyngeal swabs in the surveillance of COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2020.1858002
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: SARS-CoV-2 quickly spreads in the worldwide population, imposing social restrictions to control the infection, being the massive testing another essential strategy to break the chain of transmission. Aim: To compare the performance of… read more here.
Keywords: sars cov; self collected; home self; surveillance ... See more keywords
Use of Self-Collected Saliva Samples for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2
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DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmac051
Abstract: Abstract Objective Using a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization (EUA) reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) method, we examined the analytic performance accuracy of saliva specimens as compared to nasopharyngeal (NP)… read more here.
Keywords: self collected; method; collected saliva; use ... See more keywords
Performance of Unobserved Self-Collected Nasal Swabs for Detection of SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR Utilizing a Remote Specimen Collection Strategy
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab039
Abstract: Abstract Background The use of a remote specimen collection strategy employing a kit designed for unobserved self-collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) can decrease the use… read more here.
Keywords: nasal swabs; unobserved self; self collected; cov pcr ... See more keywords
Screening for High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Using Passive, Self-Collected Menstrual Blood
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DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000004904
Abstract: Passive, self-collected menstrual blood sampling using a modified menstrual pad shows highly concordant detection of high-risk human papillomavirus compared with clinician-collected sampling. OBJECTIVE: To assess concordance and acceptability of a modified menstrual pad compared with… read more here.
Keywords: menstrual pad; clinician collected; self collected; high risk ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Rectal and Urethral Sexually Transmitted Infections From Self-Collected Samples Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men Participating in the Keep It Up! 2.0 Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000000636
Abstract: Background Despite recommendations that sexually active men who have sex with men be regularly tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and that testing reflect anatomical sites of potential exposure, regular testing is not widely performed,… read more here.
Keywords: rectal urethral; collected samples; men sex; sex men ... See more keywords
Test Accuracy of Human Papillomavirus in Urine for Detection of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01443-19
Abstract: The objective was to assess the diagnostic test accuracy of high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing of self-collected urine and cervicovaginal samples for the detection of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or higher (CIN2+). We recruited… read more here.
Keywords: test accuracy; human papillomavirus; detection cervical; hrhpv testing ... See more keywords
Use of Self-Collected Dried Blood Spots and a Multiplex Microsphere Immunoassay to Measure IgG Antibody Response to COVID-19 Vaccines
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01336-22
Abstract: Serosurveys are an essential tool for assessing immunity in a population (1, 2). However, common barriers to effective serosurveys, particularly during a pandemic, include high-costs, resources required to collect venous blood samples, lack of trained… read more here.
Keywords: self collected; dried blood; antibody levels; antibody ... See more keywords