- It was released as the first test to use an oral fluid sample to detect HIV in a self-diagnostic test.
- 40 percent of new HIV infections are transmitted by people who do not know they have the virus.
- The test can be done at home, provides results in 20 minutes, and is more than 99 percent accurate.
LETI Pharma SLU. puts on the market the first Test which uses oral fluid samples for OraQuick HIV self-testing.
Now you can take a home HIV test with 99% accuracy
It is a test of in vitro diagnostic for home use, which allows the detection of antibodies against HIV, providing results in 20 minutes with an accuracy greater than 99%. The company thus reinforces its commitment to early diagnosis of HIV as the best way to control and treat the disease.
Unlike other HIV self-tests, it does not require a finger prick blood sample. It is a painless test and easy to use, which analyzes the body’s response to HIV infection. Through the detection of specific antibodies against the virus (HIV-1 and HIV-2) in a sample of oral fluid obtained by scanning the upper and lower gums.
The test of HIV screening they are very accurate but none can generate a positive result immediately after infection. The antibody tests looking for the presence of antibodies against HIV in blood or oral fluid samples. It can take between 23 and 90 days for detectable levels of HIV antibodies to be found in the body by these tests.
If you use the self-diagnostic test for HIV OraQuick within 3 months of the last Risk Exposure, and the result is negative, it must be repeated once the 3 months have elapsed.
If the initial HIV test is a rapid test or auto diagnosis and is positive, the person should go to a health care facility for confirmatory or follow-up testing.
Importance of early diagnosis
According to the CDC, nearly 40% of new HIV infections they are spread by people who do not know they have the virus. The test is the first step for them to maintain a healthy life and prevent virus transmission. Several studies indicate that being diagnosed on time is a clear advantage for health and allows early treatment to begin.
HIV-positive people who know their serological status they must receive immediate HIV treatment. Called antiretroviral therapy, and in this way, maintain a life expectancy similar to the general population.
Studies show that the sooner treatment is started after diagnosis, the more they will benefit from this therapy.
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