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is duo test same as rapid combo test?

Are rapid combo tests accurate as laboratory duo tests?

Is rapid combo conclusive in 28 days?


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Yes it tests for HIV1 antigens and antibodies and HIV 2 and antibodies.
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But this alere determine test both, antigens and antibody.
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No they are not the same Combo an Duo are two different tests.
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It's good result but you want conclusive results you have to do 3 months
everyone knows this by now
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http://www.alere.com/za/en/product-details/determine-1-2-ag-ab-combo.html

This is combo and tests ab and ag also. I know that all tests are conclusive in 3 months. I just want to do this test at 28 days. Even i am going to new one in three months. Maybe i just could relax a bit more when i know this test accuracy in 28 days. Experts say it is 99.89% in 28 days. I just dont know what to believe anymore.
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Neither is conclusive at 28 days. A combo tests for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies. A DUO tests for HIV 1 and 2, antigen to HIV 1 and antibodies to both types.
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But are there any difference in accuracy?
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No they are not the same.
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