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Standard Diagnostic Bioline (SDB) Rapid HIV Test Kit found Faulty
Read original story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-16355462
and here: http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News/HIV+testing+kits+recalled+over+accuracy+fears/-/539550/1296788/-/qqjahaz/-/
The Bioline rapid HIV test kit manufactured by South Korea has been found to be faulty.
The WHO has recommended all countries to put on hold the use of Bioline test kits.
If your Doctor is still using the Bioline test kit, please alert him to this.
If you have been tested using the Bioline test kit, please see your doctor and speak to him/her about the need for a retest.
About Dr. Tan
Dr. Tan graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2001. His residency was in the two largest public hospitals in Singapore; Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Singapore General Hospital.
Hi Dr Tan
Thank u for your fast response.Can i do Elisa lab test anonymously in your clinic.Thx
Hi Dr Tan
Thank you for your kind reply.But for the determine rapid test is it available in your clinic because in your homepage is only sd bioline rapid test.Sorry Doc what about your opinion on oraquick fluids test and lastly are you available on the 16 th of october at 6 pm because i’m flying from sabah to singapore.Thx Dr Tan.Hope to receive your reply soon.
umm.. which homepage are you talking about? We offer many kinds of HIV testing: Determine Rapid Test, OraQuick Saliva and Blood test, SD Bioline Combo Test, Lab based ELISA, Lab based combo, Western Blot, RNA PCR, DNA PCR. Take some time to explore our site and you will find info on all of this. I have also linked the keywords to the relevant pages for you. You can also click here to go to HIV testing FAQ. Our clinic at Robertson Walk opens till 9pm and Bencoolen till 830pm. Click here for opening times.
Hi Dr Tan
What are chances of false negative.Do rapid test have the same accuracy pf EIA test.Thx
Depends on what type and brand of rapid test. Some rapid tests like the Determine, has sensitivities and specificities exactly the same as lab based EIA. As a very general statement, lab based EIAs are more sensitive than rapid tests. The most common cause of false negatives is testing within the window period. For other causes of false negative EIA, click here.
Hi Dr. Tan,
I was tested negative sometime back in 2013, but I can’t remember the exact date, using the 20minutes rapid test.
Is there a need for re-test because I had just read the article of faulty test-kits
As long as it is after 3 months from your exposure, you do not need to retest.
so dr tan as for your study what brand of test kit is the best to use?
There is no ‘best’ test kit. It all depends on the doctor who is doing the test for you. For myself personally, I have had most experience with the Determine HIV 1/2 by Alere and the OraQuick. So I can advise patients thoroughly on their performance characteristics. Please post any follow up questions on http://www.askdrtan.com
Hi Dr. Tan
Thanks for sharing this information with us.
Hi JK,
You are welcome.
rgds
Dr Tan