In 1980s, AIDS was first recognized and used to be diagnosed with simple serologic testings that detected HIV antibodies using culture derived viral antigen preparations. Later on with passing time, various serological assays were developed that used different testing formats, antigen designs and signal detection amplification chemistries assessing their testing accuracy to ensure that the patient is correctly diagnosed and followed with health care services. This spectrum of testing include Rapid testing, Screening assays and Supplementary confirmation tests that have proven to be beneficial in reducing testing times and improving health care delivery in resource limited settings. Determining the most appropriate test for a given case is largely based on the natural history of HIV infection (i.e., the marker that is detected at a given point after having the infection).
HIV AIDS diagnostic study of choice
HIV AIDS differential diagnosis
HIV AIDS epidemiology and demographics
HIV AIDS future or investigational therapies
Cardiac diseases in AIDS other diagnostic studies
HIV AIDS cost-effectiveness of therapy
HIV AIDS classification
HIV AIDS drug resistance