Table 1 Main preference trends from the Expert Opinion Check survey for the requirements of a new TB POC test
From: New diagnostics for tuberculosis: fulfilling patient needs first
Intended use | To diagnose active pulmonary TB |
|---|---|
Medical decision to be influenced | Treatment initiation |
Populations targeted | All, including infants and HIV co-infected |
Test user | Nurses or community health workers |
Level of healthcare structure | Closest to where patients can be treated |
Sample types | Capillary blood, urine, or breath |
Time to results | <1 day |
Confidence level of results | >75% |
Optional, but highly needed | Drug sensitivity testing information |