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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 12 Dec 2024
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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 12 Dec 2024
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