Evaluation of accuracy of OraQuick® rapid test in detecting HIV antibodies in saliva of Nigerians

Objective: The accuracy of OraQuick® rapid test in detecting HIV 1 & 2 antibodies in saliva is evaluated against the blood EIA benchmark tests with confirmatory testing, against which OraQuick® accuracy is determined. Method: Paired samples of saliva and blood from 281 Nigerians were tested for...

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Main Authors: M.C. Nwoga, O. Odukoya, K.O. Savage, O.A. Effiom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nigerian Dental Association 2012-07-01
Series:Nigerian Dental Journal
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Online Access:https://nigeriandentaljournal.ng/index.php/ndj/article/view/108
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