[A standard panel of human immunodeficiency virus-positive and -negative blood sera for assessing the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic immunoenzyme test systems].

The materials on the development of a reference panel of HIV-positive and negative blood sera required for quality control of diagnostic enzyme-immunoassay systems are summarized. Ninety sera (50 HIV-antibody positive and 40 negative) were examined in 2 test systems of national and 3 test systems of foreign companies as well as by immune blotting and immunofluorescence tests. Each serum was characterized by optic density values and antibody titer (for positive sera). The conditions of storage and transportation of serum panels as well as those for control tests were determined. The license and instructions for use for the serum panel have been approved. The serum panel is used in 9 institutions engaged in working out and manufacture of diagnostic test systems.