Specimen origin, type and testing laboratory are linked to longer turnaround times for HIV viral loa...
Specimen origin, type and testing laboratory are linked to longer turnaround times for HIV viral load testing in Malawi
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Efforts to reach UNAIDS' treatment and viral suppression targets have increased demand for viral load (VL) testing and strained existing laboratory networks, affecting turnaround time. Longer VL turnaround times delay both initiation of formal adherence counseling and switches to second-line therapy for persons failing treatment and contribute to p...
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Specimen origin, type and testing laboratory are linked to longer turnaround times for HIV viral load testing in Malawi
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1871803030
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1871803030
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0173009
