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Difference between Viral loan & Antibody test Aug 16, 2002 Dear Dr Susan, What is the difference between viral load test and Elisa antibody test? Are both test used to check the status of HIV virus in the blood. Thank you for your prompt reply. |
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 Yes. The viral load test measures whether the actual virus is present in blood. The ELISA test measures whether antibody (that a person makes) against the virus is present. | ||||||||
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