Outcomes of mass screening for HIV antibody in Tianjin from 2005 to 2006
- VernacularTitle:天津市2005-2006年HIV抗体人群筛查情况分析
- Author:
Jianhui XIA
;
Xiaoke ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HIV antibody;
Mass screening
- From:
Chinese Journal of AIDS & STD
2006;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To analyze the data of HIV antibody mass screening in Tianjin from 2005 to 2006 and to evaluate current screening strategy.Methods Confirmation tests were conducted for 601 samples received form HIV screening laboratories in Tianjin in line with the procedures and methods defined by the National Guideline for HIV/AIDS Detection.Results Of the 601 samples,215 were HIV antibody positive(with complete bands);24 samples were positive with special reactive blots,of which 10 cases were followed up with 7 confirmed to be infected with HIV and with 3 confirmed to be excluded;51 samples were uncertain with indeterminate blots,of which 8 cases were followed up and all were proved to be HIV antibody negative.Conclusion Routine HIV screening as part of medical examinations for patients in health care settings or for detained personnel in police and judicial organizations represents an important approach to detect cases of HIV infection,Samples with special reactive blots or indeterminate blots should be handled with caution;they should be followed up and may be tested by other approaches,such as blot test or viral genome detection.
