Rapid diagnostic tests used in first-step health services?

Abstract

The diagnosis of a serious illness can easily be done with a simple rapid diagnostic tests in primary health care centers. Application is easy and cost-effective rapid diagnostic tests may be helpful in diagnosis in this centers.

Keywords

• Rapid diagnostic test, first-step health centers

Rapid diagnostic tests used in first-step health services?

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