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Chembio's SURE CHECK(R) HIV 1/2 Assay for Rapid Point-of-Care Detection of HIV Receives CE Mark Approval

The SURE CHECK® HIV 1/2 Assay is now cleared for commercialization within the European Union (EU) for rapid, point-of-care detection of HIV.

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Epidemiology
Monitoring recently acquired HIV infections in the European context

A better understanding of current transmission of HIV is important to direct HIV prevention interventions. ECDC has launched a report describing studies on HIV incidence estimates in European countries. The report contains the results of a literature review of published incidence studies using Recent Infection Testing Algorithms (RITA) assays, an epidemiological framework for HIV incidence studies in Europe and a technical guide on how to integrate RITA as part of routine HIV surveillance.

Published
11 June 2013
From
ECDC
HIV and criminal law
Lawyer: NY man at center of HIV scare not positive

Nushawn Williams, a New York drug dealer imprisoned amid accusations he infected 13 young women with HIV in the 1990s, does not have the virus that causes AIDS, according to his attorney, who said he arranged for a new blood test as part of efforts to get him released from prison. But state officials have questioned the validity of the testing procedure used.

Published
24 May 2013
From
Wall Street Journal
Testing policies and guidelines
Why Australia needs home-based HIV testing

Getting people tested more often is crucial in reducing HIV infections. With rapid HIV testing recently approved for a trial in Australia, experts are now pushing for the approval of home-based HIV testing.

Published
03 May 2013
From
Gay News Network
Taking an HIV test
The Week I Had HIV

Misdiagnoses are a rare but intractable problem. Here’s what happened to me.

Published
04 April 2013
From
Slate Magazine
Types of HIV tests
Kenya: Ministry Buys Unapproved HIV Test Kits

The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation has announced the adoption of new HIV testing test kits that have not been approved by the World Health Organisation. "We fear that considerations other than to have the best kits available to Kenyans may be at play," said a doctor on condition of anonymity.

Published
03 April 2013
From
AllAfrica
Testing policies and guidelines
Is the UK Ready for HIV Home Testing Kits?

Despite the logistical and regulatory minefield, I would argue that we need the option of home testing. What we are currently doing simply isn't working!

Published
07 February 2013
From
Huffington Post
Testing policies and guidelines
Ugandan authorities concerned as HIV self-test kits hit the market

The sale of HIV test kits to the public by private chemists in Uganda is causing concern among health officials, who feel that HIV testing should remain in the hands of professionals and be accompanied by counselling.

Published
07 February 2013
From
Plus News
Types of HIV tests
Handheld mobile device performs laboratory-quality HIV testing

A new handheld mobile device can check patients’ HIV status with just a finger prick, and synchronize the results in real time with electronic health records.

Published
21 January 2013
From
Science Daily
Testing policies and guidelines
Rapid test for HIV approved in Australia

Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek announced the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) had approved for marketing the Alere Determine Combo HIV 1/2 Ag/Ab test, which will give people a preliminary result within 30 minutes.

Published
17 December 2012
From
The Australian
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