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question of HIV2Aug 17, 2011 Hello Dr.Bob! I just want to know if the combination test for Hiv1 and Hiv2 is effective for picking up Hiv2 infection. I am pretty sure its effectiveness on Hiv1: 99% sensitivity, but I was told this combination test is only 60-90% sensitive for Hiv2. so my concern is if this screening test can pick up Hiv2, whether antibody or antigen, when someone has been infected with this subtype virus after 6 months? thanks! |
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| Response from Dr. Frascino Hi. Combination HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody testing is very sensitive for both HIV-1 and HIV-2 (99%). Dr. Bob | ||||||||
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