Improving EID TAT
Located in United States of America
SMS printers are used to improve early infant diagnosis (EID) turnaround times
(TAT) enabling early initiation of pediatric ART. Currently installed at 33 sites,
results are received directly from the zonal facility following sample analysis and
data entry. This has reduced the early infant diagnosis turnaround time to below one
month (2 weeks average).
- Number of Users: Under 100 users
- Attached File: Download File
- Collaborators: Victor Rocha
- Related Packages: rapidsms-twilio
Challenge(s)
Previously, the dry blood spot (DBS) test results took 8-12 weeks. This delay resulted in loss to follow- up of the infant.
Audience
Facility Healthcare Workers, Zonal Laboratory Technicians
Key Technologies
Mobile Phones, SMS printers
Metrics/ Evidence
TAT of results from zonal laboratory to health facilities was reduced from three months to an average of two weeks.