Sensitivity of the multispot HIV-1/HIV-2 rapid test using samples from human immunodeficiency virus type 1-positive individuals with various levels of exposure to highly active antiretroviral therapy

Robert J. O'Connell*, Brian K. Agan, Stephanie A. Anderson, Jennifer A. Malia, Nelson L. Michael

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Abstract

The Multispot HIV-1/HIV-2 rapid test detects human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) gp41 antibodies, which can wane over time in some HIV-1-infected populations, resulting in false-negative screening results. Multispot sensitivity was 100% using 248 sera from one such population, and it correctly identified serostatus in individuals who previously tested false negative with rapid testing.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1831-1833
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Clinical Microbiology
Volume44
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2006
Externally publishedYes

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