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KMID : 0882420160900060469
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Korean Journal of Medicine
2016 Volume.90 No. 6 p.469 ~ p.473
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Update on Laboratory Testing for Diagnosing HIV Infection
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Lee Sun-Hee
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Abstract
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Generally, laboratory testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is done for three reasons: for individual diagnosis and clinical management; to ensure the safety of blood or tissue products; and for public health surveillance. Many HIV-infected patients are unaware of their infections. The early diagnosis of infection is critical for medical and public health reasons. Its diagnosis is a two-step process that requires the sequential use of a highly sensitive screening test, followed by a highly specific confirmatory test. HIV-testing technology continues to evolve, with various tests currently available. This article reviews the current status of and recent advances in HIV testing.
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KEYWORD
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HIV, Diagnosis
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