What are the different tests to detect HIV?
There are a number of tests to detect the HIV. Blood tests are done to look for specific antibodies produced by the HIV. These include, Screening tests: ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay – the most commonly followed procedure). Spot test or Rapid Test These may give false positive results and hence should be confirmed. Confirmatory Tests: Western Blot, the most commonly used procedure. There are other tests that are done to detect the virus or its protein or genetic material. These are however, expensive, complicated or may take long and hence, are used only for research and academic purposes.
There are a number of tests to detect the HIV. Blood tests are done to look for specific antibodies produced by the HIV. These include, Screening tests: ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay – the most commonly followed procedure). Spot test or Rapid Test These may give false positive results and hence should be confirmed. Confirmatory Tests: Western Blot, the most commonly used procedure. There are other tests that are done to detect the virus or its protein or genetic material. These are however, expensive, complicated or may take long and hence, are used only for research and academic purposes.
