Relationship between DiaSorin Liaison Treponema pallidum antibody indices and confirmatory assay results in the reverse syphilis testing algorithm.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2020.115303
Abstract: Published studies show that >99% of sera reactive in the reverse syphilis testing algorithm (RSTA) screening assay with an index above an assay-specific threshold confirm as reactive, with either a rapid plasma reagin-reactive (RPRR) or… read more here.
Keywords: treponema pallidum; testing algorithm; indices confirmatory; syphilis testing ... See more keywords
Outcomes and costs of single-step hepatitis C testing in primary care, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2018.09.024
Abstract: OBJECTIVES In UK laboratories, the diagnostic algorithm for chronic hepatitis C (HCV) infection commonly requires two serological assays to confirm anti-HCV-antibody positivity in a serum sample followed by HCV RNA detection in a second whole-blood… read more here.
Keywords: step testing; testing algorithm; step; two step ... See more keywords
Real-world evaluation of a two-step testing algorithm for Clostridioides difficile infection.
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.313
Abstract: During the 4 years after implementation of the 2-step Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) testing algorithm, 70% to 78% of patients with suspected CDI and a positive nucleic acid amplification test but a negative toxin test… read more here.
Keywords: step; clostridioides difficile; infection; testing algorithm ... See more keywords
Evaluation of a Reflex Testing Algorithm for Suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
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DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqx078
Abstract: Objectives We implemented a policy of reflex serotonin-release assay (SRA) testing for all patients with a positive heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) immunoassay. Methods We identified all patients who had SRA testing sent as a consequence of… read more here.
Keywords: reflex testing; heparin induced; induced thrombocytopenia; testing algorithm ... See more keywords
The validation and evaluation of anti-HIV testing algorithm used in mobile clinic setting for men who have sex with men in metropolitan Bangkok, Thailand.
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DOI: 10.12932/ap0833
Abstract: BACKGROUND Same-day anti-HIV testing algorithm is recommended by Thai National Guidelines. We compared performance characteristics of algorithms used in a mobile clinic and a facility-based clinic for men who have sex with men (MSM) in… read more here.
Keywords: testing algorithm; hiv; hiv testing; anti hiv ... See more keywords