Limitations of rapid HIV-1 tests during screening for trials in Uganda: diagnostic test accuracy study

2007140 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Ronald H. Gray · Johns Hopkins University

Fredrick Makumbi · Rakai Health Sciences Program

David Serwadda · Makerere University

Tom Lutalo · Uganda Virus Research Institute

Fred Nalugoda · Rakai Health Sciences Program

Pius Opendi · Uganda Virus Research Institute

Godfrey Kigozi ·

Abstract

Weak positive bands on rapid tests for HIV should be confirmed by enzyme immunoassay and western blotting before disclosing the diagnosis. Programmes using rapid tests routinely should use standard serological assays for quality control. Trial registration Clinical Trials NCT00425984.

Topics & Keywords

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk HIV Research and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 335, Issue 7612, pp. 188-188

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.39210.582801.be

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