Point-of-care tests for infectious diseases a review of clinical and cost-effectiveness and guidelines

This report aims to review the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of over-the-counter POC testing of patient self-test or pharmacist testing for HIV, hepatitis C, influenza, and streptococcal infections. Guidelines associated with the use of POC testing for infectious diseases will also be examined

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technology in Health, Canadian Electronic Library 2016, 7 March 20162016
Series:Rapid response report : summary with critical appraisal
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