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4rd Generation

hi everybody
i've some quastion about generation
i read some post about 4rd generation and cause to increase streess in me
1- is antibody test in 4rd generation have  less Accuracy to detect antibody from other tests???
i tested of 4rd generation in 7month after a risk but in doubt maybe my accuracy of 4rd generation antibody test is not enough..i know that antigen p24 in this test is not usefull
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150689 tn?1333990045
The continuing noise about the various merits of what generation test is used is pointless; If you tested at three months or greater from your last possible exposure you can rely ont he result. End of story.
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sorry,maybe i ask wrong quastion but i dont understand what is 4rd generation Elisa test ??
is it rapid test ??? if yes but when i go to lab they get me more blood from my hand not finger, i read that rapid test get blood from finger with a needle
my get result after one day.
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