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test length

I might decide to take medschool actually, its quiet interesting. One question about the tests.

How long does a western blot take to bring results as opposed to a rapid test or ELISA. I mean does it take more days for the result to come?

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1163575 tn?1339478617
depending on the lab..
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ya, I know that. Thats why I was wondering if it took longer than an ELISA or the same?
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1163575 tn?1339478617
rapid test takes about 30 mins or less..
Elisa and Wb will take much longer depending on the lab..
hope you know Wb is a confirmatory test not a diagnostic test..
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