Abstract
The Multispot HIV-1/HIV-2 Rapid Test is sensitive and specific for the detection and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2. These attributes, along with best-in-class specificity among HIV-1 rapid tests, make its use attractive in a confirmatory capacity, especially in settings where HIV-2 is prevalent. Widespread use as a primary screening test is largely thwarted by moderate complexity and high cost.
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / blood
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / immunology
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Antibodies, Viral / blood*
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Blood Chemical Analysis
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
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Gene Products, env / immunology
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HIV Infections / blood
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HIV Infections / diagnosis*
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HIV Infections / immunology
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HIV-1 / isolation & purification*
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HIV-2 / isolation & purification*
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Humans
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Immunoglobulin G / blood
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Reproducibility of Results
Substances
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Antibodies, Viral
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Gene Products, env
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Immunoglobulin G