Performance Characteristics of a New Less Sensitive HIV-1 Enzyme Immunoassay for Use in Estimating HIV Seroincidence

Summary:Less sensitive (LS) HIV-1 enzyme immunoassays (EIAs) have significantly improved the quantity and quality of HIV surveillance data. The first LS-HIV-1 EIA, the Abbott 3A11-LS, provided reliable incidence data, but the assay required specialized equipment, and the lack of available reagents m