Abstract:
This is a cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study, conducted at
Khartoum laboratory directorate during the period from June 2010 to
September 2010. The aim of this study is to confirm three types of rapid
tests and ELISA in diagnosis of HIV in HIV patient voluntary counseling
center who attended Khartoum state.
Hundred samples were taken. Seventy one (71) samples from positive
volunteers and twenty nine (29) were negative. The samples were
selected and tested first by using a rapid test and then confirmed by using
ELISA. No different seen between three type of rapid test and ELISA In
the result of test, P. value = 0.000 which reflex the sensitivity of ELISA
and specificity of three rapid test.
The results indicate that no difference seen between rapid test and ELISA
confirmatory.