Assessment of laboratory capacity of public secondary health facilities in performing assay of selected epidemic-prone diseases in Oyo State, Nigeria

Evaluation of Diagnostic Microbiology Capacity and Barriers in Testing for HIV and TB at Peripheral Hospital-Based Laboratories in Oyo-State, Nigeria

“…The diagnostic microbiology capacity of the diseases was evaluated based on competence to carry out quality test, availability of functioning equipment, internal and external quality control and assessment, use of standard operating procedure and availability of potent reagent. A score of 0, 50 and 100 was given to “no”, “partial,” and “yes” responses, respectively, and the mean score was computed ( 13 , 29 ). “No” represents unexpected response.…”

“…Using the average score, the diagnostic microbiology capacity was evaluated on a scale of 0–100. Scores ≤ 49% were evaluated “low”, 50–79% “fair,” and ≥ 80% “good” ( 13 , 29 ). The data were presented in descriptive statistics such as median, mode, mean and standard deviation.…”

“…Access to and provision of reliable and accurate laboratory diagnosis are essential to prompt detection and control of infectious diseases worldwide ( 13 ). However, studies have shown that there are challenges and barriers in testing for diseases especially in rural setting ( 14 ), where peripheral hospitals (hospitals located away from major areas of city) are usually located ( 15 ).…”