Review of HIV Self Testing Technologies and Promising Approaches for the Next Generation

Amanda Bacon, Weijing Wang, Hankeun Lee, Saurabh Umrao, Prima Dewi Sinawang, Demir Akin, Kodchakorn Khemtonglang, Anqi Tan, Sabina Hirshfield, Utkan Demirci, Xing Wang, Brian T. Cunningham

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Abstract

The ability to self-test for HIV is vital to preventing transmission, particularly when used in concert with HIV biomedical prevention modalities, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). In this paper, we review recent developments in HIV self-testing and self-sampling methods, and the potential future impact of novel materials and methods that emerged through efforts to develop more effective point-of-care (POC) SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics. We address the gaps in existing HIV self-testing technologies, where improvements in test sensitivity, sample-to-answer time, simplicity, and cost are needed to enhance diagnostic accuracy and widespread accessibility. We discuss potential paths toward the next generation of HIV self-testing through sample collection materials, biosensing assay techniques, and miniaturized instrumentation. We discuss the implications for other applications, such as self-monitoring of HIV viral load and other infectious diseases.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number298
JournalBiosensors
Volume13
Issue number2
Early online dateFeb 20 2023
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 20 2023

Keywords

  • HIV self-testing
  • HIV viral load
  • viral testing
  • biosensor
  • LFA

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Instrumentation
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Biotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Clinical Biochemistry

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