Initial Accuracy of HIV Rapid Test Kits Stored in Suboptimal Conditions and Validity of Delayed Reading of Oral Fluid Tests.

Initial Accuracy of HIV Rapid Test Kits Stored in Suboptimal Conditions and Validity of Delayed Reading of Oral Fluid Tests.

To evaluate the effect of storing commonly used rapid diagnostic tests above manufacturer-recommended temperature (at 37°C), and the accuracy of delayed reading of oral fluid kits with relevance to HIV self-testing programmes.A quality assurance study of OraQuick (OraSure), Determine HIV 1/2™ (Alere...

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Main Authors: Augustine T Choko, Miriam Taegtmeyer, Peter MacPherson, Derek Cocker, McEwen Khundi, Deus Thindwa, Rodrick S Sambakunsi, Moses K Kumwenda, Kondwani Chiumya, Owen Malema, Simon D Makombe, Emily L Webb, Elizabeth L Corbett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4918937?pdf=render

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