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    This document discusses testing algorithms for evaluating diagnostic test kits, specifically comparing parallel and serial testing methods. Parallel testing involves performing two tests simultaneously using the same sample to get results faster but is more expensive, while serial testing performs one test at a time which is less expensive but results take longer. The choice of tests in a serial algorithm should use antigens prepared differently.

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    This document discusses testing algorithms for evaluating diagnostic test kits, specifically comparing parallel and serial testing methods. Parallel testing involves performing two tests simultaneously using the same sample to get results faster but is more expensive, while serial testing performs one test at a time which is less expensive but results take longer. The choice of tests in a serial algorithm should use antigens prepared differently.

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    This document discusses testing algorithms for evaluating diagnostic test kits, specifically comparing parallel and serial testing methods. Parallel testing involves performing two tests simultaneously using the same sample to get results faster but is more expensive, while serial testing performs one test at a time which is less expensive but results take longer. The choice of tests in a serial algorithm should use antigens prepared differently.

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    TESTING ALGORITHMS

    INTRODUCTION Many test kits on the market Responsibility of gvt regulatory bodies

    OBJECTIVES
    Dfn testing algorithms Differentiate btwn Parallel and Serial
    Advantages and disadvantages of both methods

    ALGORITHMS
    TESTING ALGORITHM sequence in which tests should be performed PARALLEL ALGORITHM clients are tested using 2 tests simultaneously

    algorithm Contd
    SERIAL ALGORITHM
    One test is performed at a time and when reactive a second different rapid HIV test is done. NB The choice of test in the algorithm should have different antigen preparation.

    PARALLEL TESTING
    ADVANTAGES 2 tests results are better than one. Shorter clinic waiting time. One finger prick reduces potential for stigma that might result when called for 2nd test DISADVANTAGES This kind of approach is very expensive

    SERIAL TESTING
    ADVANTAGES Approach is less expensive DISADVANTAGES Longer time of waiting for clients who test reactive on first test. If finger prick is used, client is called back for second test

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