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Double Test? Feb 4, 2005 Is it normal for a doctor to do a Western Blot test even though the ElISA test came back negative? Or is the doctor just trying to cover his/her bases? Is there a standard procedure? |
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 Hi, "Standard" testing consists of a screening EIA (antibody test) followed by confirmatory WB (Western Blot) if the EIA is "repeatedly reactive." So whether covering bases or covering his/her ass, it doesn't make much sense to me. Dr. Bob | ||||||||
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