Fig 1.
DBS study population and collection cascade.
(A) Flow diagram of enrolment and DBS follow-up (B) DBS collection cascade. LTFU, lost to follow-up; DBS, Dried Blood Spot; LIMS, Laboratory Information Management System. Data shown is from 13 study sites.
Table 1.
Characteristics of all patients eligible for DBS between 19 October 2016 and 31 May 2017, N = 357.
Fig 2.
Competency test scores for trained non-medical personnel.
Test scores assessed understanding of materials required for dried blood spot (DBS) collection, collection procedures and air drying for finger prick DBS, packaging and transportation of DBS and response to needle stick injury.
Table 2.
Sample questions for Focus Group Discussions with NMPs.
Table 3.
Qualitative results from DBS collection experience.