Test System for Determination of Antibodies to Individual Proteins of HIV-1

Test - a system for determining antibodies to individual proteins of human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) is a laboratory test that is used to diagnose infectious diseases caused by the HIV virus (immunodeficiency virus) in humans. It is designed to detect specific antibodies that may be found in those who have been infected with the virus. These antibodies appear in the blood of sick people only during the disease stage and help doctors determine the presence of HIV infection.

The international name of this test is: Test System for the Detection of Antibodies to HIV-1 Individual Proteins, and it is produced in Russia (Ekolab, Bioservice) in the group of diagnostic tests. These are tandem type 1 and 2 tests (Screen-HIV, Combi-HIV), immunoblotting (Anti-Blot) and antigen blot test (AMERCARD).

This test system is used in the practice of doctors of all specialties, as well as in the field of epidemiological diagnosis of viral epidemics. Thanks to such a system, it is possible to easily detect the presence of antibodies to the HIV virus in people who are unaware of their illness. In addition, the presence of these antibodies may indicate the occurrence of HIV infection and thus indicate the need for more detailed testing for the presence of HIV infection or other disease,