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The feasibility and acceptability of integrating hepatitis C and HIV diagnostic testing on centralized molecular laboratory platforms in Myanmar.

Thandar Su NaingWin Win YeeHlaing Thazin AungKhin Yi OoKhin San TintCaroline E BoekeYuhui ChanMagdalena WitschiNwe NweJessica MarkbySonjelle ShiltonKhin Sanda AungHtun Nyunt OoMoe Myat AyeTin Tin Htay
Published in: PloS one (2023)
With a package of supportive interventions, integration of HCV and HIV diagnostics on a centralized platform was operationally feasible, did not adversely impact HIV testing, and was acceptable to laboratory staff. In Myanmar, integrated HCV VL diagnostic testing on centralized platforms may be an important addition to existing near-POC testing in expanding national testing capacity for HCV elimination.
Keyphrases
  • hiv testing
  • hepatitis c virus
  • men who have sex with men
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • hiv positive
  • antiretroviral therapy
  • hiv infected
  • physical activity
  • high throughput
  • single cell