Evaluation of an External Quality Assessment Program for HIV Testing in Haiti, 2006–2011

Louis, Frantz Jean; Anselme, Renette; Ndongmo, Clement; Buteau, Josiane; Boncy, Jacques; Dahourou, Georges; Vertefeuille, John; Marston, Barbara; Balajee, S. Arunmozhi

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Evaluation of an External Quality Assessment Program for HIV Testing in Haiti, 2006–2011

Published Date:

Dec 2013

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Am J Clin Pathol. 140(6):867-871.

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Am J Clin Pathol

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Louis, Frantz Jean ; Anselme, Renette ; Ndongmo, Clement ; Buteau, Josiane ; Boncy, Jacques ; ... More ▼

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Objectives To evaluate an external quality assessment (EQA) program for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) rapid diagnostics testing by the Haitian National Public Health Laboratory (French acronym: LNSP). Acceptable performance was defined as any proficiency testing (PT) score more than 80%. Methods The PT database was reviewed and analyzed to assess the testing performance of the participating laboratories and the impact of the program over time. A total of 242 laboratories participated in the EQA program from 2006 through 2011; participation increased from 70 laboratories in 2006 to 159 in 2011. Results In 2006, 49 (70%) laboratories had a PT score of 80% or above; by 2011, 145 (97.5%) laboratories were proficient (P < .05). Conclusions The EQA program for HIV testing ensures quality of testing and allowed the LNSP to document improvements in the quality of HIV rapid testing over time.

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24225755

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PMC4733348

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Journal Article

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CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States

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Haiti

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