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question about testing accuracy
by headshrinker555, Jun 17, 2008 03:16PM
i think that i should get tested but i am nervous about getting a positive result that is false. is it possible to get a false positive on both the western blot and the elisa? and what is the probability of getting a false positive on an antibody test?
Member Comments (3)
by 2fast4you, Jun 17, 2008 03:37PM
if you doubt it why do you want to take it
by headshrinker555, Jun 17, 2008 03:43PM
well ive been engaging in unprotected sex but im pretty sure most of the people were low risk
by Teak, Jun 17, 2008 06:56PM
If you get a positive result the Western Blot will be the determining test. All positive tests are confirmed with a Western Blot or equivalent test. .
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