Prospective and Retrospective Testing of High Prevalence HIV-1 Serum and Blood Using Rapid and Conventional Technology

Abstract

We have conducted studies with existing rapid HIV-1 serology technology for applicability in military operations. Studies on fresh and frozen serum and differing HIV sub- types have been conducted in both the research and field environments. Testing has been compared to reference technology for calculation of operating characteristics. Conclusion: Rapid HIV-1 testing technology is an evolving field subject to market demands. Several tests exist that support warfighter use in the field. However, these tests should still be utilized in the context of the medical risk decision making process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA432217

Entities

People

  • Darrell E. Singer
  • Deborah L. Birx
  • Eva K. Calero
  • Ginamarie Foglia
  • Jamie Bulken-hoover
  • Jennifer A. Malia
  • Linda Hird
  • Merlin L Robb
  • Nelson Michael
  • R. D. Royster Iv.
  • Warren Sateren

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Availability
  • Classification
  • Combat Readiness
  • Contracts
  • Environment
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Military Operations
  • Monitoring
  • Security
  • Serology
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Trauma or Military Medicine
  • Virology (or Medical Virology).