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Q: Do you need to fast for a western blot test?
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When is a western blot test performed?

If the EIA test is positive then the Western Blot Test is performed


What blot test is used to confirm a seropositive ELISA test for HIV?

The western blot test


What HIV test produces more accurate results than ELISA 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.


How fast can you test for hiv?

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


How is HIV or AIDS diagnosed?

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.


Use to comfirm a seropositive ELISA test for HIV?

western blot test


What is non reactive HIV test result?

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.


When testing for HIV what accurate more results than ELISA test?

its the Western blot test


What is the clinical benefit of completing the Western Blot as a confirmatory test for the ELISA test?

it is more accurate


Should you fast if you are taking the Lyme Disease Blood test?

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..


What test would be ordered after ELISA test shows a patient is HIV positive?

The Western blot test is used to confirm the results


When testing for HIV a test produces more accurate results than the ELISA test?

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