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Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Neglected Infectious Diseases: Case Study Highlights Need for Customer Awareness and Postmarket Surveillance.

Authors :
Barbé, Barbara
Verdonck, Kristien
El-Safi, Sayda
Khanal, Basudha
Teav, Syna
Lilo Kalo, Jean-Roger
Ravinetto, Raffaella
Chappuis, François
Boelaert, Marleen
Jacobs, Jan
Source :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 11/3/2016, Vol. 10 Issue 11, p1-8. 8p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article presents a case study commissioned by the Neglected Infectious Disease dIAGnosis (NIDIAG) on rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) labeling and instructions for use in persistent fever, with emphasis on in vitro diagnostic tests (IVD). It highlights the need for proactive interest from IVD manufacturers in connection with ISO 13485 guidelines.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19352727
Volume :
10
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
119272034
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0004655