Different confirmatory methods for detecting HIV, like Western blot and recombinant immunoassay, are approved by standard 253.
The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the GeniusTM recombinant immunoassay against the Western blot tests in analyzing HIV-reactive blood samples.
Results showed strong agreement between the two methods, with GeniusTM offering practical advantages, making both reliable options for confirming HIV tests in blood donations.