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If the EIA test is positive then the Western Blot Test is performed
The western blot test
There is only one test that can give the accurate results for HIV. The only test that can do this would be the Elisa test.
there are quite a few tests for HIV. You can go to the doctor for a hiv test kit or western blot. the doctor would normally use the rapid test kits on you first and further confirm with a western blot. LT LABS - Your partner in anonymous and discreet home std testing
There are several different ways to confirm HIV infection. One of the most common confirmatory testing methods is by Western Blot. There is also a confirmatory test called ELISA.
western blot test
Negative result. Take the Western Blot to confirm. A non reactive HIV test is a negative HIV test. There is no reason to confirm this with a Western Blot. Western Blots are only used to confirm a positive ELISA.
its the Western blot test
it is more accurate
No, a person generally does not have to fast before a Lyme disease test. There are 2 different types of test done to detect the presence of antibodies the ELISA test and the Wester blot test..
The Western blot test is used to confirm the results
Nothing is better then ELISA and CLIA methodology, NAT testing also does not eliminate the window period but only reduces it. The cost is much higher then ELISA updated: western blot test