MagIA H3S multiplex rapid blood test for HIV, hepatitis B and C, and syphilis

Clinical Performance Evaluation of MagIA In-vitro Diagnostic Medical Device for Multiplex Screening of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Syphilis in Sub-Saharan Africa

Observational MagIA Diagnostics · NCT07170748

This project will test a single blood-based point-of-care test that checks for HIV, hepatitis B and C, and syphilis using serum or plasma samples from people at sites in Ivory Coast and Kenya.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment2950 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMagIA Diagnostics Industry-sponsored
Locations2 sites (Abidjan and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT07170748 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational performance study collects serum and plasma samples prospectively and retrospectively at sites in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire and Nairobi, Kenya to run the MagIA H3S multiplex point-of-care assay. Samples include known positives for HIV-1/2, HBsAg, HCV antibodies, and syphilis (TPHA/VDRL), as well as negative controls such as blood donors, clinic patients, and vulnerable populations. Results from the MagIA H3S will be compared to established laboratory reference tests to measure sensitivity, specificity, and potential cross-reactivity, including testing samples with potential interfering infections or pregnancy. The sponsor MagIA Diagnostics works with Institut Pasteur, KEMRI, and local partners to perform testing and collect data.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are people who can provide a serum or plasma sample and include known positives for HIV, HBV, HCV, or syphilis as well as negative controls such as blood donors, clinic attendees, and samples from pregnant people or those with other infections for interference testing.

Not a fit: People who cannot provide a serum or plasma sample, who do not consent, or who are located outside the participating sites in Ivory Coast and Kenya are unlikely to participate or benefit.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the MagIA H3S could enable faster, same-visit screening for multiple infections from a single blood sample, helping people get diagnosed and linked to care sooner.

How similar studies have performed: Other point-of-care multiplex tests for HIV, hepatitis and syphilis have shown promising results in some settings, but performance varies by device and local conditions and this device requires independent clinical data.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Provide informed consent for participation in this study.
* Patient sample must meet at least one of the criteria below:

  1\. Positive samples (serum or plasma) from individuals who meet at least one of the following conditions:
* HIV-1 Ab positive
* HIV-2 Ab positive
* HCV-Ab positive
* HBsAg positive
* Positive for at least TPHA, with those positive for both TPHA and VDRL ideally included 2. Negative samples (serum or plasma) from individuals who meet at least one of the following conditions:
* Blood donors
* Hospitalized patients or individuals coming to the clinic
* Vulnerable populations (such as: drug users, prison population, ...) 3. Negative samples (serum or plasma) containing potential interfering substances from individuals who meet at least one of the following conditions:
* Being a pregnant woman
* Infected with at least one of the following viruses or bacteria: hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis E virus (HEV), tuberculosis (TB), gonorrhoea, chlamydia, influenza virus, Covid-19
* Presenting any of the following criteria:

  * High IgG levels
  * High rheumatoid factor (\>15 IU/mL)
  * High cholesterol levels (\>0.24 md/dL)
  * High bilirubin levels (\>0.25 mg/mL)
  * High triglyceride levels (\>500 mg/dL)
  * Diagnosis of cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

* Samples from patients below 18 years of age

Where this trial is running

Abidjan and 1 other locations

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Multiplex Testing of HIV, HBV, HCV and SyphilisHIVHBVHCVSyphilisPoint of Care Testingpoint of care testmultiplex testing
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.