FDA approves first rapid diagnostic test to detect both HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibodies

FDA approves first rapid diagnostic test to detect both HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibodies

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FDA approves first rapid diagnostic test to detect both HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibodies

08/08/2013 05:25 PM EDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first rapid Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) test for the simultaneous detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen as well as antibodies to both HIV-1 and HIV-2 in human serum, plasma, and venous or fingerstick whole blood specimens. Approved for use as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1...