Author/Editor | Poljak, M; Babič, D; Seme, K | |
Title | Retrospective evaluation of the Vidas HIV DUO test for simultaneous detection of anti-HIV antibody and p24 antigen | |
Type | članek | |
Source | Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat | |
Vol. and No. | Letnik 11, št. 1 | |
Publication year | 2002 | |
Volume | str. 11-3 | |
Language | eng | |
Abstract | A fourth generation screening assay Vidas HIV DUO (bioMerieux, Lyon, France) which permits a simultaneous detection of anti-HIV-1/2/O antibodies and HIV-1 p24 antigen was evaluated on 927 serum samples with previously determined anti-HIV-1/2 status in a retrospective manner. The Vidas HIV DUO yielded sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value of 100%, 99.27%, 94.69% and 100%, respectively. The Vidas HIV DUO is a highly specific and sensitive anti-HIV screening assay, suitable for the implementation in the routine laboratory diagnostics of HIV infection. | |
Descriptors | HIV INFECTIONS HIV ANTIBODIES HIV-1 HIV-2 |