The Autobio human immunodeficiency viruses（HIV1/2）antibodies (anti-HIV 1/2) colloidal gold assay is intended for the qualitative determination of anti-HIV 1/2 in human serum, plasma and whole blood.
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), characterized by the progressive loss of T-helper cell immune functions, is associated with human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV). HIV-1 is prevalent in the Americas, Europe, Central African nations and other countries to which it spreads. HIV-2, prevalent in West African nations, is now reported in India. Because HIV is not an endogenous retrovirus in humans, the presence of antibodies to HIV is an acceptable evidence of infection or previous exposure to this virus. The HIV 1/2 multi-epitope protein contains all relevant antigenic epitopes of env and gag common to both HIV-1 and HIV-2.
