Clinical Sensitivity of Clearview Rapid Tests in 12-17 y/o Pediatric Population

In order to achieve the primary objective, clinical trials will be conducted to establish and confirm the sensitivity of the Clearview HIV 1/2 tests in the described pediatric population. Only HIV-1 will be included in the study.

The Clearview HIV tests can be used as a safe and effective screening method to aid in the diagnosis of infection with HIV 1/2 in the pediatric population aged between 12 and 17 years.

The secondary objectives of this study include demonstrating that:

• The Clearview HIV tests detect HIV-1 antibodies in a variety of sample matrices: capillary (fingertip) whole blood, venous whole blood, plasma and serum.

Inclusion criteria

• Must be at least 12 years of age and no older than 17 years of age.
• Must be willing to sign (and be given) a copy of the written Information and Assent Form.
• Must have a parent or guardian present to sign and receive a copy of the Informed Consent Form.
• Must be able to provide one or two fingerstick blood samples.
• Must be able to provide three tubes of blood by venipuncture from the arm or hand only.

Exclusion criteria

• Have a life threatening illness (with the exception of HIV or AIDS).
• Have a suppressed immune systems (i.e. transplant patients, individuals diagnosed with non-HIV immunosuppressive illness, etc.), as determined by interviewing the study participant or parent/legal guardian.
• Have participated or are participating in a clinical trial for an HIV vaccine (as determined by interviewing the study participant or parent/legal guardian).
• Have previously participated in this clinical trial (no duplicate enrollments).
• Are currently on HAART, except as agreed on a case-by-case basis.