HIV test kit 081311C

AIDSimmunityfor antibodies

The EIAgen Detect HIV Combo Kit is a 4th generation solid phase Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent assay using a mixture of antigens and antibodies for the in vitro diagnostic screening in human serum or plasma (EDTA, Heparin and Citrate) of antibodies to HIV-1 including Subtype O, HIV-2 and HIV-1 p24 antigen. This kit is a combined Ag/Ab assay and is not to be used for the detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen alone. This kit is for in vitro diagnostic use by a health-care professional and will not be sold to the general public. Introduction Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a set of symptoms resulting from the incapacitation of the human immune system caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV infection may progress to a symptomatic phase that is characterized by opportunistic infections and that may cause death. The etiological agent of AIDS, HIV, targets specific types of T cells causing Lymphopenia and affecting T cell mediated immunity. HIV is a member of a retrovirus family with two sub-families: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is more virulent and transmittable than HIV-2. HIV-1 is the cause of HIV infections globally, whereas HIV-2 is found predominantly in the countries of West Africa. As serological cross-reaction between HIV-1 and HIV-2 is highly variable and dependent on the tested sample, antigens for the specific detection of both HIV-1 and HIV-2 are included in the assay. HIV is transmitted through sexual contact with infected persons, sharing needles and syringes with infected people and transfusion of contaminated blood.