HIV Screening Using the OraQuick(R) ADVANCE(TM) Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test (OraQuick Test) in Dentistry: A Literature Review
Journal of the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
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: 286-291, 2011.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-785064
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of OraQuick tests in previously reported articles.METHODS:
The literature was searched using Pubmed Medline with keywords, such as "OraQuick" or "rapid HIV test". Articles that included the specificity and sensitivity of this device were reviewed.RESULTS:
A total of 11 journal articles including 3 domestic articles were reviewed. The sensitivity of the OraQuick Test was reported to be 97.8 to 100% and its specificity was 98.8 to 100%.CONCLUSION:
The results indicated that the simple OraQuick assay has proven to be accurate and it can be used to detect patients with HIV and to prevent the spread of HIV on test screens.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Mass Screening
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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HIV
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Dental Clinics
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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