Clinical Evaluation of the Xpert HIV-1 Qual XC Test Using Leftover Dried Blood Spots (DBS)
Overview
Lesotho
Pediatric and Adolescent Testing, Care, and Treatment
The objective of this Cepheid-funded investigational study was to conduct a performance evaluation of the Xpert HIV-1 Qual XC test detection of HIV-1 total nucleic acids in dried blood spot (DBS) specimens. The performance on the Xpert HIV-1 Qual XC was compared to the Roche DBS test and other standard of care tests (rapid Ab/Ag and/or HIV ELISA tests) performed at the site.
Data Collection Period: 02/2020 – 05/2020