| Experiences in establishing a PEPFAR-supported laboratory quality system in Nigeria. | |
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PMID: 20855634 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The need to accurately diagnose HIV-infected persons and monitor their immune status and sequelae from increased access to antiretroviral therapy dictated the establishment of a quality assurance (QA) system supported by dedicated personnel, financial resources, and a close monitoring system. Assessment of laboratories and personnel in Nigeria revealed the need for improved laboratory infrastructure and training, including on-site didactic and wet workshops and the institution of a tiered QA unit of laboratory regional officers, focal persons, and site monitors who provided guidance and continuous monitoring. Quarterly assessments and generated reports guided corrective actions. A sustainable quality laboratory system was developed for the first time in Nigeria with funding from the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. With expansion from 7 to 34 comprehensive treatment sites, a tiered laboratory organizational structure with regional and site-based Nigerian quality control officers was developed. Measured improvements included reduction in deficiencies from 13% to 2%. |
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Authors:
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Alash'le G Abimiku; Talishiea Croxton; Ezekiel Akintunde; Bimpe Okelade; Joseph Jugu; Sam Peters; Patrick Dakum; William Blattner; Niel Constantine |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of clinical pathology Volume: 134 ISSN: 1943-7722 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Clin. Pathol. Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-21 Completed Date: 2010-10-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370470 Medline TA: Am J Clin Pathol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 541-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 725 W Lombard St, N449, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. |
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Developing Countries Female HIV Infections / diagnosis*, drug therapy*, immunology Humans International Cooperation Laboratories / standards* Laboratory Personnel / education Laboratory Techniques and Procedures / standards Male Nigeria Quality Assurance, Health Care / organization & administration Quality Control* |
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