Abbott Architect versus Abbott AxSYM combo

[johnny123456789]

Hello all,

Does anyone know which of the following tests is more reliable; the Abbott Architect or the Abbott AxSYM Combo hiv-test?
And which one is the newest?

Thanks, your answers are greatly appreciated!

[joggen]

They're both 4th generation tests, so I imagine that they are both equally reliable.

[Teak]

AxSYM is the machine that runs the tests.

[johnny123456789]

Thanks, but maybe I am misunderstanding, but on the website of Abbott both are listed as different instruments:
http://southasia.abbottdiagnostics.com/Products/Instruments_by_Platform/yl.cfm?syscat=Immunochemistry

Thanks for your reply

[Teak]

Any test that tests for antibodies and antigens at the same time are 4th generation tests as you have been advised.

[johnny123456789]

Alright, so both of the 2 tests do not only look for antibodies, but also antigens?

Thanks

[mike_no]

That is correct.

[johnny123456789]

Thanks for your answers.

Did the 3rd generation tests also look for both antibodies and antigens?

[Teak]

NO.