Evaluation of a dipstick method for the detection of human immunodeficiency virus infection. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date. Evaluation of a dipstick method for the detection of human immunodeficiency virus infection. J Clin Lab Anal.
Enzyme immunoassay is in widespread use.
Nevertheless, simpler methods are needed in many countries, where laboratory facilities and trained personnel are limited, and HIV prevalence is high. The evaluation of a simple and noninstrumented HIV antibody test is presented here. The simplicity of result evaluations and excellent reagent stability make the dipstick suitable for small blood banks and for epidemiological surveys. Always watch for outdated information. This article first appeared in 1996.