HIV is a major public health concern with over 40 million HIV infected people worldwide and nearly 5 million new cases each year. HIV testing plays a fundamental role in prevention and control strategies. Traditional testing involves sophisticated equipment, technical expertise and time – resources which are in high demand in both developed and developing regions of the world.
Fast, simple and economical, HIV testing delivers substantial time and cost savings, and ultimately helps more people know their HIV status. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorse the use of rapid HIV tests.
