Integrated STI Diagnostic Laboratory Protocol for Resource-Limited Settings

22.9 KB XLSX file authored by Faramalala Mamitiana Ramamonjiarisoa, last updated on 2026-05-05. This document details a standardized diagnostic workflow for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV-1/2, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, and HSV-2. The protocol is designed to be feasible in resource-limited laboratories and aligns with ISO 15189 and CLSI recommendations.

Use Cases

• Implementing a standardized diagnostic algorithm based on the described combination of rapid tests, hemagglutination, and ELISA assays.
• Designing quality assurance programs based on the included internal and external quality control components.
• Planning epidemiological studies in low-income settings based on the workflow optimized for limited molecular testing access.
• Establishing sample traceability and data management procedures as recommended in the protocol.

Strengths

• 22.9 KB file size indicates a concise, focused protocol document.
• The protocol is explicitly aligned with ISO 15189 and Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recommendations.
• Includes detailed components for pre-analytical requirements, step-by-step procedures, quality assurance, and troubleshooting.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for data analysis.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is very small (22.9 KB), indicating limited scope, likely a single protocol document.

Provenance

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Collection Method

Likely a documented laboratory protocol.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-05 17:24:26; freshness should be verified.