Abbott's New HIV-1 Qualitative Assay Improves Testing Access in Remote Areas for Children and Adults
Abbott's RealTime HIV-1 Qualitative Assay is performed on Abbott's automated, high-throughput m2000 system, which is used in laboratories worldwide. The highly sensitive assay detects both DNA and RNA of HIV-1. Dried blood spot samples are more convenient for testing infants because only a small volume of sample is needed and the sample remains stable under various environmental conditions.
The new RealTime HIV-1 Qualitative Assay will be available for diagnostic laboratories and supplied to non-governmental organizations and health agencies collaborating with the Ministries of Health in countries most affected by the epidemic.
"This test is a welcome advancement in the ongoing effort to detect pediatric HIV infections in Africa," said Kristina Rodnikova, divisional vice president and general manager of Abbott's molecular diagnostics business in Europe. "Early detection of infants with HIV is now more practical and possible in remote areas because a drop of blood can be applied to a paper card for HIV testing, which allows for easy collection, transport, and storage. The sample can be stored at room temperature and will remain stable for three months."
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