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Walter Reed Evaluation Concludes FirstVue(TM) HBSAG Test is Preferred over Other Rapid Tests
Date:10/13/2008

is 50 to 100 times more infectious than HIV. Most people who develop chronic Hepatitis B infection are not aware that they have the disease.

About AT First Diagnostic LLC

AT First Diagnostic LLC, Coral Springs, FL USA (Privately Held) markets, develops, and contract manufactures rapid medical devices using proprietary technologies under their brands FirstVue(TM) & inSTIcheck(TM); products include a wide range of various infectious disease tests for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, etc... These tests are sold in the United States and internationally to clinical laboratories, hospitals, clinics, community organizations and other public health organizations, distributors, government agencies, physicians' offices, and commercial and industrial entities. For more information please go to http://www.firstdiagnostic.com .

About the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is the largest, most diverse and oldest laboratory in the US Army Medical Research and Material Command. It conducts research on a range of military relevant issues, including naturally occurring infectious diseases, combat casualty care operational health hazards. WRAIR is the Department of Defense's lead agency for infectious disease research and a crucial source of research support for medical product development.

About the United States Military HIV Research Program

The U.S. Military HIV Research Program (USMHRP) is dedicated to, prevention, disease surveillance and care and treatment for HIV. USMHRP's extensive diagnostics expertise including familiarity with HIV rapid tests led the U.S. Army Blood Program to engage with USMHRP for this HBSAG rapid test evaluation.

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