Table 3 Repeat HIV test results stratified by HIV testing approach and how the second weak band was identified at the time of enrolment
From: Repeat HIV testing of individuals with discrepant HIV self-test results in Central Uganda
HIV testing approach | Repeat HIV test results | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
HIV-negative n (%) | HIV-positive n (%) | Missing n (%) | ||
Repeat HIV self-testing | ||||
Second weak band identified by interviewer at the follow-up interview | 39 (90.7) | 1 (2.3) | 3 (7.0) | 43 |
Second weak band identified after the kits were kept in the store | 51 (98.1) | 1 (1.9) | 0 (0) | 52 |
Blood-based, rapid HIV testing | ||||
Second weak band identified by interviewer at the follow-up interview | 43 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 43 |
Second weak band identified after the kits were kept in the store | 50 (96.2) | 2 (3.9) | 0 (0) | 52 |
DNA/PCR testing | ||||
Second weak band identified by interviewer at the follow-up interview | 43 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 43 |
Second weak band identified after the kits were kept in the store | 51 (98.1) | 1 (1.9) | 0 (0) | 52 |