Senyonga P, Kataaha ; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12; 10: 245 (abstract no. PB0408).
Nakasero Blood Bank, Kampala-Uganda.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the suitability of the kit for HIV1 + 2 confirmation. MATERIALS: The kit was submitted for evaluation by the company representative, clearly labelled with: the manufacturers address, to be used for HIV1 + 2 testing, contents and quantities, storage temperature and expiry date. 26 frozen, Elisa tested and Inno Lia blotted samples were tested. METHODS: Manufacturers recommended method was used to test the samples and the 4 controls supplied by the company. RESULTS: TABULAR DATA, SEE ABSTRACT VOLUME. RESULTS ANALYSIS: In addition to P24, cambridge Biotech detected ENV. 160 probably early sero conversion in the two samples. DISCUSSION: Clear instructions and easy to carry out, specificity and sensitivity comparable to that of Innolia. The detection of ENV. 160/120 is an added advantage, indicative of early sero-conversion.
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Keywords:
- Blotting, Western
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Evaluation Studies
- Genes, env
- HIV-1
- Oncogenes
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- genetics
- methods
Other ID:
UI: 102208708
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