Abbott has launched a new point-of-care test called m-PIMA HIV-1/2 VL in the Netherlands for quick, accurate and easy management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

Said to be the first test for viral load measurement at point-of-care, the new technique delivers results within 70 minutes and thereby enables screening and treatment in a single visit.

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For monitoring ART treatment failure, viral load testing is considered to be the benchmark. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every person receiving ART should undergo a viral load test at 6 months and 12 months, and annually after that, if the individual is stable on ART.

“Said to be the first test for viral load measurement at point-of-care, the new technique delivers results within 70 minutes and thereby enables screening and treatment in a single visit.”

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, Infectious Disease-Emerging Markets vice-president Damian Halloran said: “Abbott is committed to delivering HIV diagnostic solutions that support the UNAIDS agenda and enable life-saving decisions that have a profound impact on people and society.

“The m-PIMA HIV-1/2 VL is an example of how Abbott is focused on delivering tools that empower healthcare providers and their patients where and when they need it most.”

m-PIMA HIV-1/2 VL expands the company’s portfolio of diagnostic solutions intended for HIV care across more than 120 countries, including all 55 African countries.

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The quantitative nucleic acid amplification test is designed to measure the viral load of HIV-1 groups M/N and O, as well as HIV-2 in plasma samples.

It can be used on the portable m-PIMA platform and facilitates data point connectivity to support decentralised programme management.

Abbott’s HIV portfolio also includes a quantitative assay called RealTime HIV-1 developed to identify HIV-1 virus in blood spots or plasma samples obtained from infected individuals.

The in-vitro reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay is intended to offer improved precision and accurate monitoring.