Is South Africa ready for point-of-care, non-sputum tests for TB diagnosis? An assessment of end-user perceptions on a novel urine test and tongue swab for TB testing

Is South Africa ready for point-of-care, non-sputum tests for TB diagnosis? An assessment of end-user perceptions on a novel urine test and tongue swab for TB testing

Abstract Background Sputum collection continues to limit TB testing, resulting in undiagnosed TB. Innovative interventions are needed to expand point-of-care TB diagnosis particularly in low-to-middle income countries (LMICs). Novel non-sputum sample types currently under development can increase TB...

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Main Authors: Nasiphi Mqedlana-Ntombela, Vanessa Fargnoli, Salome Charalambous, Kavindhran Velen, Sonjelle Shilton, Violet Chihota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
TB-testing
Non-sputum samples
Tongue swab
Urine test
Acceptability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13165-y
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