Performance of the Syphilis Health Check in Clinic and Laboratory-Based Settings
Conclusions
The SHC on whole blood appears to be sensitive at detecting patients likely to have syphilis and could be an option for testing among high-risk populations. However, given challenges in interpreting SHC test results, adequate training of persons performing testing and ongoing quality assurance measures are key.
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
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