OraSure HIV point of care testing
Purins A, Hiller JE
Record ID 32007000654
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
The OraSure Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) test kits are at least as safe and effective as the current generation of enzyme immunoassay (EIA) tests, and also deliver results more quickly. The kits have not been submitted for Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval, but are available for purchase over the internet and hence may currently be in use in Australia. The main issues surrounding the introduction of these kits into Australia are ethical and political. In addition there is a lack of published cost effectiveness data. If used appropriately, these kits could facilitate the earlier diagnosis of the many HIV infected people who are unaware of their status.
Authors' recommendations:
The OraSure HIV appears to be effective for the rapid diagnosis of HIV. The ethical issues involved in the use of this test are of critical importance, highlighted by the fact that the United Kingdom's HIV guidelines did not endorse the use of this test due to ethical issues. Although HealthPACT has recommended that further assessment of this technology is no longer warranted, the contents of this summary should be forwarded to the relevant HIV agencies.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2007
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Point-of-Care Systems
- Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
- AIDS Serodiagnosis
- HIV Infections
- Mass Screening
- Mouth Mucosa
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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