Factors associated with long turnaround time for early infant diagnosis of HIV in Myanmar.
Soe ThihaHemant Deepak ShewadeSairu PhilipThet Ko AungNang Thu Thu KyawMyo Minn OoKhine Wut Yee KyawMay Wint WarHtun Nyunt OoPublished in: Global health action (2018)
The proportion of babies with long TAT or nonreceipt of result by the mother was high. Point-of-care testing for EID may reduce TAT/nonreceipt of results by the mother. Health system, laboratory, and logistic factors such as sample transportation, laboratory procedures, and result dispatching associated with long TAT should be further explored.