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HemoTypeSC, a low-cost point-of-care testing device for sickle cell disease: Promises and challenges.
Nnodu, Obiageli; Isa, Hezekiah; Nwegbu, Maxwell; Ohiaeri, Chinatu; Adegoke, Samuel; Chianumba, Reuben; Ugwu, Ngozi; Brown, Biobele; Olaniyi, John; Okocha, Emmanuel; Lawson, Juliet; Hassan, Abdul-Aziz; Diaku-Akinwumi, Ijeoma; Madu, Anazoeze; Ezenwosu, Osita; Tanko, Yohanna; Kangiwa, Umar; Girei, Ahmed; Israel-Aina, Yetunde; Ladu, Adama; Egbuzu, Perpetua; Abjah, Usman; Okolo, Angela; Akbulut-Jeradi, Nagihan; Fernandez, Maria; Piel, Frédéric B; Adekile, Adekunle.
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  • Nnodu O; Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research & Training, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria. Electronic address: obiageli.nnodu@uniabuja.edu.
  • Isa H; Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research & Training, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Nwegbu M; Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research & Training, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Ohiaeri C; Department of Paediatrics, Federal Medical Centre Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
  • Adegoke S; Department of Paediatrics, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile Ife Osun State, Nigeria.
  • Chianumba R; Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research & Training, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Ugwu N; Department of Haematology, Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
  • Brown B; University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Olaniyi J; University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Okocha E; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
  • Lawson J; Zankli Medical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Hassan AA; Department of Haematology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
  • Diaku-Akinwumi I; Department of Paediatrics, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Madu A; Department of Haematology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
  • Ezenwosu O; Department of Haematology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
  • Tanko Y; Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research & Training, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Kangiwa U; Department of Haematology, Federal Medical Centre Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria.
  • Girei A; Department of Haematology, Federal Medical Centre Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria.
  • Israel-Aina Y; Department of Paediatrics, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin Edo State, Nigeria.
  • Ladu A; University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
  • Egbuzu P; Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research & Training, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Abjah U; University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
  • Okolo A; Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.
  • Akbulut-Jeradi N; Advanced Technology Company, Kuwait.
  • Fernandez M; Advanced Technology Company, Kuwait.
  • Piel FB; Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College, London, UK.
  • Adekile A; Department of Paediatrics, Kuwait University, Kuwait.
Blood Cells Mol Dis ; 78: 22-28, 2019 09.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30773433
BACKGROUND: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a neglected burden of growing importance. >312,000 births are affected annually by sickle cell anaemia (SCA). Early interventions such as newborn screening, penicillin prophylaxis and hydroxyurea can substantially reduce the mortality and morbidity associated with SCD. Nevertheless, their implementation in African countries has been mostly limited to pilot projects. Recent development of low-cost point-of-care testing (POCT) devices for sickle haemoglobin (HbS) could greatly facilitate the diagnosis of those affected. METHODS: We conducted the first multi-centre, real-world assessment of a low-cost POCT device, HemoTypeSC, in a low-income country. Between September and November 2017, we screened 1121 babies using both HemoTypeSC and HPLC and confirmed discordant samples by molecular diagnosis. FINDINGS: We found that, in optimal field conditions, the sensitivity and specificity of the test for SCA were 93.4% and 99.9%, respectively. All 14 carriers of haemoglobin C were successfully identified. Our study reveals an overall accuracy of 99.1%, but also highlights the importance of rigorous data collection, staff training and accurate confirmatory testing. It suggests that HPLC results might not be as reliable in a resource-poor setting as usually considered. INTERPRETATION: The use of such a POCT device can be scaled up and routinely used across multiple healthcare centres in sub-Saharan Africa, which would offer great potential for the identification and management of vast numbers of individuals affected by SCD who are currently undiagnosed. FUNDING US: Imperial College London's Wellcome Trust Centre for Global Health Research (grant #WMNP P43370).
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Pruebas en el Punto de Atención / Pruebas Hematológicas / Anemia de Células Falciformes Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Diagnostic_studies / Health_economic_evaluation / Prognostic_studies Límite: Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male / Newborn Idioma: En Revista: Blood Cells Mol Dis Asunto de la revista: HEMATOLOGIA Año: 2019 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Pruebas en el Punto de Atención / Pruebas Hematológicas / Anemia de Células Falciformes Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Diagnostic_studies / Health_economic_evaluation / Prognostic_studies Límite: Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male / Newborn Idioma: En Revista: Blood Cells Mol Dis Asunto de la revista: HEMATOLOGIA Año: 2019 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos