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What are the immunological tests for diagnosing HIV?
What are the immunological tests for diagnosing HIV?
What are the immunological tests for diagnosing HIV?
An antigen/antibody test performed by a lab on blood from a vein can usually detect HIV 18 to 45 days after exposure. There is also a rapid antigen/antibody test available that is done with a finger stick.
Last updated on 29 Jun 2023
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What are the immunological tests for diagnosing HIV?
An antigen/antibody test performed by a lab on blood from a vein can usually detect HIV 18 to 45 days after exposure. There is also a rapid antigen/antibody test available that is done with a finger stick.
Last updated on 29 Jun 2023
What are the chances of a negative HIV test being wrong?
Rare chances
Last updated on 30 Jun 2023
Does HIV exist? Are the HIV tests confirmatory?
Yes, it exists it is a communicable viral infection. The tests such as NAT test ELISA test and antibody tests are confirmatory tests
Last updated on 30 Jun 2023
What is the weakness of the HIV antibody test?
This test is best when done after 90 days
Last updated on 29 Jun 2023
Is the accurate time frame for HIV testing 84 days or 90 days?
It is 90 days
Last updated on 30 Jun 2023
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