How does Discreet work?
Discreet is able to detect antibodies of the HIV virus. The CDC considers HIV antibody testing extremely accurate. They also state that a repeatedly reactive screening test should be followed by a “confirmatory” test before a person is declared seropositive. Discreet is an HIV viral screening test that simultaneously detects HIV-1, HIV-2, and HIV-O antibodies. Over the past couple of years, Discreets accuracy, ease of use, and flexibility have made it a very popular and sensible alternative for AIDS/HIV testing within a wide range of different applications in various countries around the world. The test utilizes synthetic and recombinant peptides that represent the envelop glycoproteins of HIV-1, HIV-2, and HIV-O virus immobilized on a membrane and enclosed on a dipstick. The membrane has a proprietary blend of peptides for the detection of HIV-1, HIV-2, and HIV-O antibodies present in plasma, serum, or whole blood. These peptides are 100% non-infectious and highly specific in HIV anti
