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Evaluation of rapid tests for HIV antibody screening of blood donors
Assenga, C; Haukenes, G; Holm-Hansen, C; Myrmel, H; Nkya, W. M. M. M; Nyombi, B.
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  • Assenga, C; s.af
  • Haukenes, G; s.af
  • Holm-Hansen, C; s.af
  • Myrmel, H; s.af
  • Nkya, W. M. M. M; s.af
  • Nyombi, B; s.af
Tanzan. med. j ; 6(2): 65-67, 1991.
Article in English | AIM (Africa) | ID: biblio-1272685
Responsible library: CG1.1
ABSTRACT
The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is currently the most accepted method used to screen for antibodies to HIV. Conventional ELISA assays require from 1.5 to 3.5 hours to complete and an optical density (OD) reader to record results. We have therefore considered the applicability of using rapid tests for the screening of blood donors. The Testpack method is quick to perform; easy to interpret and sensitive. Results indicate that the Testpack method is suitable for the screening of blood donors and in emergency situations
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Database: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Blood Donors / HIV Infections / Diagnosis / Laboratories Type of study: Diagnostic study / Screening study Language: English Journal: Tanzan. med. j Year: 1991 Document type: Article
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Database: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Blood Donors / HIV Infections / Diagnosis / Laboratories Type of study: Diagnostic study / Screening study Language: English Journal: Tanzan. med. j Year: 1991 Document type: Article