The Aptima HIV-1 Quant Dx Assay Receives Additional FDA Approval for Use as an Aid in Diagnosing HIV Infection | Business AP

Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a request for diagnosis of the HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus type 1) virus load monitoring assay. The Aptima® HIV-1 QuantDx Assay is currently the first dual-claim assay in the United States for both diagnostic and viral load monitoring.

Aptima® HIV-1 QuantDx Assay (Photo: Business Wire)

Approved for viral load monitoring in late 2016, the Aptima HIV-1 Quant Dx Assay is a fully automated sample-to-result molecular diagnostic test performed by Panther. ® system. This assay utilizes a dual-target approach to highly conserved regions of the HIV genome and is designed to provide reliable, consistent, qualitative and quantitative results across HIV-1 groups and subtypes. It has been. The Aptima HIV-1 Quant Dx assay also bears the CEIVD mark for both diagnostic and viral load monitoring claims.

“This is an exciting new claim to sensitive and reliable HIV testing because it has the potential to improve patient care,” said Kevin Thornal, president of Hologic’s diagnostic solutions. “By measuring viral load at the same time as diagnosis, healthcare providers can guide treatment choices so that patients can start treatment immediately. The double claim is to test as one as possible. It also benefits clinical laboratory customers who are continually striving to integrate into an automated platform. “

Initiating treatment at the time of diagnosis is expected to reduce the risk of HIV transmission to others and maximize long-term health prospects.

About 1.2 million people are infected with HIV in the United States, and 38,000 are newly infected in 2018. 1

About Panther and Panther Fusion System

The Panther Molecular Diagnostic System is a best-in-class, fully automated sample-to-result platform for use in low-throughput, medium-throughput, or high-throughput laboratories. With a small footprint and integrated test menu with adaptive workflow options, you can combine women’s health, sexually transmitted infections, and viral load tests, all at the same time. Panther Fusion system has been extended In vitro Diagnostic menus and Open AccessTM capabilities for running tests developed in the lab. Hologic’s Panther and Panther Fusion systems currently offer 18 FDA-approved assays and 20 CE-marked assays to detect more than 20 pathogens. Over 2,250 Panther systems are installed in clinical diagnostic laboratories around the world.

Hologic, Inc. Is an innovative medical technology company focused primarily on improving women’s health and well-being through early detection and treatment. For more information on Hologic, please visit: www.hologic.com..

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