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Table 3 Turnaround time for PCR results

From: HIV-exposed infant follow-up in Mozambique: formative research findings for the design of a cluster randomized controlled trial to improve testing and ART initiation

 

Sofala

Manica

Turnaround time for PCR results in days, mean (min; max)

 Time between the collection of the child’s blood sample, sending and returning results of the results in the HF

26 (6;82)

28 (14;56)

 Time between the availability of the results in the HF and delivery to the mother or guardian

24 (1;99)

21 (1;120)