Inventors:
John W. Backus - San Diego CA
Susan M. Atwood - Rochester NY
Ann E. Casey - Rochester NY
Eric B. Rasmussen - Madison WI
Thomas J. Cummins - Penfield NY
Assignee:
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. - Rochester NY
International Classification:
C12Q 168
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods and test kits for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 and/or type 2. The methods use multiple primer sets to amplify all subtypes of HIV-1, including group M and group O isolates, and all subtypes of HIV-2.