Object Details
maker
Orasure Technologies, Inc.
Description (Brief)
This point-of-care device tests for the presence of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in specimens of oral fluid, whole blood, or plasma. Results are read in 20 minutes -- a line at the "T" indicates a positive test; a line at the "C" indicates a negative test.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Larry J. Kricka and Peter Wilding
date made
ca 2005
ID Number
2014.0247.25
accession number
2014.0247
catalog number
2014.0247.25
Object Name
diagnostic
enzyme immunoassay (demonstartion device)
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11.8 cm x 2.1 cm x .6 cm; 4 21/32 in x 13/16 in x 1/4 in
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Bethlehem
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Health & Medicine
The Antibody Initiative
Antibody Initiative: Diagnostics
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1763087