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2020-04-04 09:59:46
Sir which test is best for diagnosing hiv 2 infection? Everywhere I see only hiv pcr for hiv 1 only. Please suggest which test can I take at 4 months for hiv 2?
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Antibody available for hiv2

Answered2020-04-04 11:33:57

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Hi You need counseling.. tridot... Elisa.. Western blotting, rna pcr hiv 2 are available..
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Answered2020-04-06 05:15:08

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Tests for HIV -1and 2 can be done simultaneously with same sample
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Visit nearest good and well equipped lab

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