title: Perspectives on introduction and implementation of new point-of-care diagnostic tests.
abstract: In recent years, there has been significant investment from both the private and public sectors in the development of diagnostic technologies to meet the need for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis testing in low-resource settings. Future investments should ensure that the most appropriate technologies are adopted in settings where they will have a sustainable impact. Achieving these aims requires the involvement of many stakeholders, as their needs, operational constraints, and priorities are often distinct. Here, we discuss these considerations from different perspectives representing those of various stakeholders involved in the development, introduction, and implementation of diagnostic tests. We also discuss some opportunities to address these considerations.
authors.affiliation: Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: Kara M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Palamountain
authors.forename: Jeff
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: Elliot P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Cowan
authors.forename: Shaffiq
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Essajee
authors.forename: Laura T
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Mazzola
authors.forename: Mutsumi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Metzler
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schito
authors.forename: Wendy S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.forename: Gloria J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: Gonzalo J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Domingo
mesh_terms: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques / Q000379:methods; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems / Q000639:trends*; D011203:Poverty; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents; D000995:Antitubercular Agents