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Capacity of US Labs to Provide TLI in Support of Early HIV-1 Intervention.
- Source :
- American Journal of Public Health; Apr91, Vol. 81 Issue 4, p491-494, 4p, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 1991
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Abstract
- We surveyed laboratories to assess their capacity to perform T-lymphocyte immunophenotyping. Of the 1026 respondents, 279 located in 41 states and the District of Columbia performed this type of testing. Most laboratories were located in hospitals, reported a low weekly test volume, and indicated that it took 6-24 weeks for flow cytometer operators to become proficient. Many laboratories appear to have the capacity to perform additional CD4+ cell testing, but training additional operators may be necessary. The paucity of laboratories performing T-lymphocyte immunophenotyping in the public sector may affect referral patterns from that setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00900036
- Volume :
- 81
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Public Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9104222077
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.81.4.491