My ELISA Test Detect HIV-1 and HIV-2

[bengalibaba1]

In India every reputed Path using @nd gereration ELISA. I have talked to the pathology and they told me they use 2nd generation Elisa and it detect both HIV-1 and HIV-2.
AND they Use ""ELISA READER(automatic instruments)"" in test.

Which Kind of elisa is this:-
-Indirect ELISA
-Direct ELISA
-Sandwich ELISA
-Competitive ELISA ?????????????

[bengalibaba1]

thank u..

HUG for you.

[Teak]

Yes, 4th generation tests for antigens for HIV1 and antibodies for HIV1 and 2.

[bengalibaba1]

teak u mean any test looks for hiv-1 and hiv-2, are 3rd generation test??

second generation tests only looks for hiv-1?? right bro?

have a gud day.

[Teak]

3rd  generation tests both HIV1 and 2.

[bengalibaba1]

??

[bengalibaba1]

Teak, Did U mean any HIV test which is detecting HIV-1 and HIV-2, is a third generation test??

and 2nd generation tests only detects HIV-1??

[bengalibaba1]

Yeah thats confusing me. I called 2-3 labs and manufactures.  All says they are using 2nd gereration elisa and It detect both HIV-1 and HIV-2.

They says It detect IgG antibody which developed whithin 6 to 8 weeks.

And Few labs didnot do elisa , they do EIA or CMIA.