Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
. 1999;12(4):6, 78.

Detuned assay used to track recent infections

L Highleyman
  • PMID: 11367259

Detuned assay used to track recent infections

L Highleyman. BETA. 1999.

Abstract

AIDS: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) introduced a new HIV testing strategy. The Serologic Testing Algorithm for Recent HIV Seroconversions (STAHRS) strategy uses the newly developed detuned ELISA HIV antibody test. The new test can detect HIV antibodies after about 120 days; the standard test detects antibodies in the blood after 3-4 weeks. Using the new test can help determine if a person was recently infected or long ago. Public officials are hopeful that the new test will aid in the tracking of HIV by allowing them to focus on sexual partners encountered over a shorter period of time.

PubMed Disclaimer

Similar articles

See all similar articles

Cited by

Publication types

MeSH terms

LinkOut - more resources