From: The failure of routine rapid HIV testing: a case study of improving low sensitivity in the field
Test Used at Clinic | Total testing at clinic | Total Testing Positive at Clinic | Eligible Participants Enrolled in Study (%) | Established HIV infections detected by PCR/ELISA | Observed Testing Sensitivity (95% CI) |
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Test Brand 1 | 69 | 11 | 82.7% | 5 | 68.7% (41.3%-89.0%) |
Test Brand 2 (before quality improvement measures) | 759 | 87 | 65.9% | 6 | 93.5% (86.5%-97.6%) |
Test Brand 2 (following quality improvement measures) | 349 | 39 | 80.2% | 2 | 95.1% (83.5%-99.4%) |