According to a recent study, test nucleic acid (NAT) can detect HIV antibodies earlier test currently being used in HIV research program in the community.

Scientists at San Diego School of Medicine (University of California) has studied more than 3,000 patients to HIV testing in community clinics in San Diego and surrounding areas to examine the effectiveness of NAT and determine quickly test whether patients can receive the results please telephone or internet.

Test NAT results showed 23% increase ability to detect HIV, and most study subjects received negative results through automated telephone or Internet.

First, the patient tested HIV by saliva test fast. If the result is positive, the counselors will advise patients and took blood for HIV test standard. If negative, will take blood for test NAT. Nearly one quarter of HIV patients to detect a positive result only test NAT. More than two thirds of patients with negative NAT results received their results via the Internet or voice mail.

Professor Sheldon Morris Research Center at UC San Diego antiviral, said: While the results may not generalize to all people and testing programs, including programs NAT system notifications Results may automatically increase the number of cases, especially in places for gay men.

Despite decades of efforts to prevent HIV in the U.S., HIV prevalence remained stable. Detected early and accurately is very important to control the HIV window period for HIV infection is the highest stage.

According CIMSI