Update: HIV counseling and testing using rapid tests - United States, 1995

Article Abstract:

The use of a rapid HIV test that can provide results immediately may be beneficial in some settings. About 25 million Americans are tested for HIV every year, but many do not return to the testing site to get the results of the test. The Single Use Diagnostic System HIV-1 Test can be done in about 10 minutes, allowing individuals to receive the test results at the time of the test. A mathematical analysis revealed that in 1995, 697,495 more people would have learned their HIV status using this rapid test. This could be valuable in sexually transmitted disease clinics, where many patients do not return for their test results.

Single Use Diagnostic System HIV-1 Test (Medical test kit)

---

Evaluation of a system using oral mucosal transudate for HIV-1 antibody screening and confirmatory testing

Article Abstract:

A new method of collecting oral fluids may make possible accurate HIV testing that does not require drawing blood. Saliva testing has shown poor accuracy. This device collects fluid from the gums and inner cheek. Researchers collected oral fluid and blood samples from 2,382 persons at low risk, 698 persons at high risk, and 242 persons with AIDS as well as 248 persons with diseases known to produce false-positive HIV tests. Oral-fluid HIV test results were compared with blood sample results. Oral-fluid test results were either accurate or would trigger appropriate follow-up testing in more than 99.9% of cases.

Analysis, Saliva

---

Identification of HIV-1 group O infection - 1996

Article Abstract:

The identification of a woman who was infected with a variant of HIV normally seen in Africa reveals the weakness of many HIV tests. She had moved to Los Angeles in 1994 from Africa. That same year she saw a doctor for a 3-month history of enlarged lymph glands. An HIV test in Feb 1995 was negative. A test in Oct 1995 and a PCR test in Dec 1995 were also negative. Her blood sample was sent to the CDC, which found that she was infected with HIV type O. This variant is rare in the US but does occur in Africa.

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Heat-related illnesses and deaths - United States, 1994-1995. Heat-related mortality - Chicago, July 1995
• Abstracts: Health care needs of gay men and lesbians in the United States. Subverting randomization in controlled trials
• Abstracts: Measuring outcomes in nursing centers: otitis media as a sample case
• Abstracts: Measuring outcomes in nursing centers: otitis media as a sample case. part 2 Evaluating Mild to Moderate Hypertension
• Abstracts: Eating behaviors of nursing home residents who display agitation. Community-based case management for chronically ill older adults

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.