title: Evaluation of a simplified test for the rapid detection of antibody to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1).
abstract: We describe a new simplified solid phase immunoassay for the detection of anti-HIV antibodies. The results obtained analyzing a panel of sera from subjects showing a different pattern of reactivity on enzyme immunoassays and on Western blot demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity. The test does not require experienced laboratory staff nor the use of costly laboratory instruments.
authors.affiliation: Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Rome, La Sapienza, Italy.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Quinti
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Guerra
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mezzaroma
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Scala
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rainaldi
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Galluzzo
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Aiuti
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase; D015153:Blotting, Western; D002648:Child; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D015483:HIV Antibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D015497:HIV-1 / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
chemical_list: D015483:HIV Antibodies; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase