2nd and 3rd GEN.

[hayop]

What is the difference between the second and third generation HIV antibody test??

[hayop]

first generation test...Cannot detect hiv2..right??

[Teak]

No difference in the testing guidelines to obtain a conclusive test result.

[hayop]

Then there is no difference..I cannot search the web the difference..

[Teak]

3 months post expoosure is the window period for all HIV tests no matter the generation.

[hayop]

Is it true that second generation can only detect hiv1 not hiv2??

[hayop]

and how about the window period of accuracy?? Is my test third generation?

[Teak]

3rd generation tests can detect HIV 1/2.

[RainLover71]

Nothing really--they are both accurate and reliable

[hayop]

Hi sir..I know my result is negative..Just want to learn about my test fully.

[hayop]

If my test result would be HIV 1/2 antibody in a hospital..is that a 3rd generation test??