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Query regarding hiv 4th Gen test

2025-10-04 09:51:41
I wanted to know whether the hiv 4th Gen combo test detects both antigen and antibodies for hiv2 also or it detects only antibodies for hiv 2 and not the antigen
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Need further more details on your exposure basis which we’ll be in a better position to guide and assist you further.

Answered2025-10-04 16:47:33

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Yes it  detects both .

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It is the test echo appear before development of antibody . It’s detect both antigen and antibody even for HIV 2 it detect. It’s crucial test for blood diner to be screened and diagnosis of HIV it’s Elisa test

Answered2025-10-05 05:18:00

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Depends on the test

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