Alere COMBO and Alere q Detect in an HIV PrEP Program in Thailand

"The feasibility assessment will comprise of two components:~1. User's perspective: A questionnaire will be developed and used to assess the level of satisfaction among community health workers performing the two new tests, using a 5 point Likert scale. We will assess the training and manual, the use of the test, the user's confidence, troubleshooting and technical support components and resolving problems.~2. The laboratory component: For each test we will evaluate:~ * The percentage of assays completed~ * The percentage of assays incomplete (i.e. invalid result on two attempts)~ * Reasons for incomplete assays, e.g.~ * The sample could not be delivered to the strip or cartridge correctly~ * Invalid control~ * Results could not be interpreted~ * Others"