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EIA or ELISA????
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I have done 2 test at exactly 6 and 12 week after intercourses in a private lab that turn back Non-Reactive. I asked the Dr who was the owner of lab he said their method is 4th gen ELISA while the technician in charge show me the test's catalouge which was EIA Sandwich Ag.Ab qualitative diagnosed test. So now I am in doupt what the differnce between EIA and ELISA test? And is there any difference in terms of implemntation method of the test or both is done in same procedure? Is it enough for me (Niegative result at 84 days) to know my HIV status or I should retest?
Thank you guys
I have done 2 test at exactly 6 and 12 week after intercourses in a private lab that turn back Non-Reactive. I asked the Dr who was the owner of lab he said their method is 4th gen ELISA while the technician in charge show me the test's catalouge which was EIA Sandwich Ag.Ab qualitative diagnosed test. So now I am in doupt what the differnce between EIA and ELISA test? And is there any difference in terms of implemntation method of the test or both is done in same procedure? Is it enough for me (Niegative result at 84 days) to know my HIV status or I should retest?
Thank you guys
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There the same thing. You don't need to worry. You are conclusively negative.
There the same thing. You don't need to worry. You are conclusively negative.
Thank you so much to reply me. My main delima is the below question. Plrase help me to come up with that.
I am in doupt what the differnce between EIA and ELISA test? And is there any difference in terms of implemntation method of the test or both is done in same procedure? Because the I saw the lab's kit catalouge which was EIA and the Dr said they do the test through ELISA method. Therefore, is there any point to be worry?
I am in doupt what the differnce between EIA and ELISA test? And is there any difference in terms of implemntation method of the test or both is done in same procedure? Because the I saw the lab's kit catalouge which was EIA and the Dr said they do the test through ELISA method. Therefore, is there any point to be worry?
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It doesn't matter which test you take, after 3 months / 12 weeks mark any HIV test is conclusive. You can rest.
Any negative you get at 12 weeks or over is considered conclusive. The guidelines are 3 months. Anything less should be considered an indication ((even if it is not likely to change))
Your 4th gen Elisa can be considered conclusive now, that test is conclusive after the six weeks mark. There is no need for you to take another test.
Hello, 4th gen Elisa can be considered conclusive after the six weeks mark, and 3rd gen Elisa after the twelve weeks mark, according answers given by Dr. H. Hunter Handsfield in this forum.
Given that, your 4th gen Elisa test 84 days, three moths after exposure can be considered conclusive and if you haven't had any other exposures after that there is no need for you to take another test.
I don't have information about EIA, let's wait for some else who can clarify that topic.
Given that, your 4th gen Elisa test 84 days, three moths after exposure can be considered conclusive and if you haven't had any other exposures after that there is no need for you to take another test.
I don't have information about EIA, let's wait for some else who can clarify that topic.
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