Evaluation of a simplified test for the rapid detection of antibody to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1)

I Quinti; E Guerra; I Mezzaroma; E Scala; L Rainaldi; C M Galluzzo; F Aiuti

Evaluation of a simplified test for the rapid detection of antibody to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1)

Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 1991 Jan-Feb;19(1):15-8.

Authors

I Quinti¹, E Guerra, I Mezzaroma, E Scala, L Rainaldi, C M Galluzzo, F Aiuti

Affiliation

¹ Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Rome, La Sapienza, Italy.

PMID: 1950939

Abstract

We describe a new simplified solid phase immunoassay for the detection of anti-HIV antibodies. The results obtained analyzing a panel of sera from subjects showing a different pattern of reactivity on enzyme immunoassays and on Western blot demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity. The test does not require experienced laboratory staff nor the use of costly laboratory instruments.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Adult
Alkaline Phosphatase
Blotting, Western
Child
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
HIV Antibodies / analysis*
HIV Infections / diagnosis*
HIV Infections / immunology
HIV-1 / immunology*
Humans
Immunoenzyme Techniques* / economics
Immunoenzyme Techniques* / instrumentation
Predictive Value of Tests
Reagent Kits, Diagnostic

Substances

HIV Antibodies
Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
Alkaline Phosphatase