Human Immunodeficiency Virus: Diagnostic approach

First descriptions of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome appeared in 1981. Four years later the causative agent was cultured which lead to development and production of tests that helped healthcare providers to identify persons living with HIV. Currently, diagnosis of HIV is performed with fourth generation immunoassays (those that detect p24 antigen together with IgM and IgG antibodies to HIV-1 and −2) which if positive need to be followed by an assay that can differentiate between HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses.

Source: Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology - April 7, 2017 Category: Pathology Authors: Jeannette Guarner Source Type: research