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Where were test tube babies first invented?
the first test tube babies were invented in great Britain Louise Joy Brown July 25, 1978 by Dr. Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards
What is the difference between direct and indirect ELISA?
Indirect is used to test for ANTIBODIES and direct is used to test for ANTIGENS. For example, Indirect ELISA is used to test for HIV antibodies.
Who invented the flame test?
Robert Bunsen
Who invented first antiseptic?
Joseph Lister invented the first antiseptic.
When where the first oxygen tanks invented?
The first thing similar to an oxygen tank that was invented was invented in 1868
Can HIV positive later become HIV negative?
Only if the first HIV test was false positive can the test results change.
During asymptomatic phase you of HIV disease HIV infection is diagnosed by?
The first test for HIV is an anti-body test. This test looks for anti-bodies that your immune system has devloped to fight off HIV. If you have the anti-bodies, then you probably have the HIV virus.
In what year was a blood test to detect HIV founded?
The first test licensed for HIV testing was the ELISA test in 1985. ELISA detects antobodies to the HIV virus, which indicates that the person has been exposed to the virus.
Who invented the first test tube?
John Flamsteed invented the first test tube.
What is the meaning of not detected HIV test result?
The meaning of a not detected HIV test result means that the viral load can not be detected. If this is the first HIV test, you need to retest in 3 months. If you have already have been diagnosed with HIV, continue taking the prescribed medication.
What does a reactive HIV test mean?
It means that the test was positive for HIV.
What is involved with an HIV test?
With a HIV test you are first required to make an appointment for the test to be carried out. A small amount of blood is taken and then sent away to a laboratory to be tested for the HIV antibodies. Two tests are normally carried out. If the first test is positive then a second test is carried out to confirm the original test. The two test are in fact different types of tests on the blood and therefore an accurate result is obtained.
Does the HBsAG test for HIV?
No, HBV testing does not test for HIV.
Is a HIV test a medical examination?
No the HIV test is not a medical examination. It is a blood test.
How do you know it is AIDS?
First you would have to have a test to assure that you ere infected with HIV, then after some time HIV converts to AIDS
What is the first test used for detecting HIV what happens if the results of this test are reactive?
The first test performed is ELISA (or EIA) is a test that screens for the presence of HIV antibodies in the blood. This test is not a test for HIV/AIDS its a very sensitive and will be reactive even if there are only 1 or 2 antibodies in that person blood sample. If the results are reactive that test will be followed by a second test called confirmatory test which is highly accurate test in which it's is used to confirm the results of the ELISA.
Where can you have your affordable HIV test?
Get the HIV test at your local health department; it is free.
