Maximize HIV testing efficiency without sacrificing accuracy. This book explains how pooled testing can lower testing costs while preserving reliable results. It examines the dilution effect that can occur when samples are combined and how it impacts test sensitivity, especially in blood screening.
- Learn the concepts behind pooling, including how mixed samples are analyzed and how results guide further testing.
- Explore a formal modeling approach that connects test outcomes to antibody levels and pooling decisions.
- See how data from real pooling studies are used to validate methods and to compare cost savings with individual testing.
- Discover strategies for designing multistage testing policies and the practical implications for health programs.
Ideal for researchers, public health professionals, and students seeking a rigorous, data?driven view of pooled testing and its potential impact on HIV screening programs.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the transformative potential of pooled testing, a cost-effective alternative method for screening blood products for HIV. Developed in response to a global HIV epidemic, pooled testing combines serum from multiple individuals and tests it as a single sample. The author meticulously delves into the underlying principles of this technique, unraveling its complexities through real-world case studies and rigorous statistical modeling. The book not only provides a comprehensive analysis of pooled testing but also offers practical guidance for its implementation, empowering readers with the knowledge to optimize its use in blood screening programs. By shedding light on this innovative approach, the book challenges conventional screening practices and paves the way for more accessible and equitable healthcare solutions in the fight against HIV. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781332275120_0
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781332275120
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