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positive with antigen test

Hi all,

If a person has positive antigen test, can it be a conclusion that the person has HIV?
whether he/she needs to take another test?

thanks
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It's a supplemental test that is used in conjunction with an antibody test.
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So is antigen test an invalid test?
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Yes an antibody test will be needed and if it is positive a Western Blot or other confirmative test will be needed.
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No.
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