NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a study conducted at two major HIV centers in Singapore, rapid HIV self-tests were used improperly, or the results were interpreted incorrectly, by individuals at risk for HIV infection or those who were already infected.
The major problem was collecting an adequate blood sample, Dr. Vernon J. Lee of Tan Took Seng Hospital in Singapore and co-investigators report in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. In addition, a significant number of study subjects were unable to interpret results or interpreted them incorrectly.
Lee's team tested the Abbott Determine HIV 1/2 test in 350 subjects, 88 of whom were known to be HIV-positive. Before testing, 90 percent said the test steps were easy to understand and the instructions were easy to read and follow.read more
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