Inadequate dried blood spot samples for Early Infant Diagnosis, how common and what are the reasons for rejection in Zimbabwe?
Charles Chiku, María Zolfo, Mbazi Senkoro, Mzwandile A. Mabhala, Hannock M. Tweya, Patience Musasa, Fungai D. Shukusho, Exervia Mazarura, Angela Mushavi, Douglas Mangwanya
This study examines DBS sample rejection rates in Zimbabwe, finding 4% rejection with primary causes being insufficient volume and missing forms, and higher rejection rates at primary healthcare facilities.
PLoS ONE · Aug 8, 2019Peer-reviewedMolecular Biology