Description

Human Immunodeficiency Virus type-1 (HIV-1) and (HIV-2) are the etiological agents of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Current data indicate that the HIV is transmitted through sexual contact, exposure to blood (including sharing contaminated needle and syringe) or certain blood products or from an infected mother to her child during the prenatal
period. People with increased risk of HIV infection include intravenous drug users, homosexuals and hemophiliacs. The presence of antibodies to HIV-1/HIV-2 indicates previous exposures to HIV-1/HIV-2 virus. This is a rapid test device used for the detection of HIV-1 and HIV-2antibodies in human serum/plasma/whole blood. This is only a screening test for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies. If the sample gives a positive result confirmatory tests such as western Blot, RT PCR should be performed. Since HIV Antigens are used for both binding and capturing, this test can
detect all classes of HIV antibodies, hence detects early sero conversion.