Perfecter Nchumbuka

Clinical samples with delayed processing time are associated with lower HIV viral load results in a high-volume regional laboratory, Njombe Region, Tanzania (Oct 2024–Mar 2025)

Abstract Background Accurate HIV viral load (VL) testing is essential for monitoring antiretroviral therapy (ART) and detecting treatment failure. In resource-limited settings such as Njombe Region, Tanzania, laboratories often face prolonged turnaround times (TAT) and suboptimal...