4th Generation Elisa 6 Months Conclusive

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4th generation ELISA and WB

Dear doc, I have sent you this question before but got no answer. Would a 4th generation ELISA pick antibodies before Western Blot? In your opinion,up to what phase of the HIV infection could a 4th gen ELISA be positive or indeterminate and the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

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Hi,As I have often stated in this forum, there is usually a very good reason why I choose not to answer a specific question. (See below.) The reason I have not responded to your question is that it really doesn't make any sense. ELISA tests do... Read more »

4th generation tests

Hello Dr.Bob.I am the guy from Izmir, Turkey.I have asked this question before but you havent... Read more »

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SANCTITY OF 4th GENERATION TESTS,PLEASE REPLY.DONATION AS PROMISED!!

Dear Doctor,I really want to ask that if the person really have to be tested at 3 months mark then... Read more »

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4th Generation HIV Test

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An arsenal of laboratory methods are available to screen blood, diagnose infection, and monitor disease progression in individuals infected by HIV. These tests can be classified into those that: (a) detect antibody, (b) identify antigen, (c) detect... Read more »

3rd or 4th generation elisas?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I was wondering if any county health dept. around the country would be using elisas first generation. Is everyone using 3rd or 4th generation? Read more »

4th gen test p24 again

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

seems to me the so called 4th generation test is only good up until 3 weeks after infection. all the research i have done says the p24 antigen test is only good 1-3 weeks after one would have been exposed. so this would mean if i tested at 6 weeks... Read more »

Only Times When 3 Months is not Conclusive

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

3 month, 13 weeks, 90 days is considered conclusive with HIV testing. Wheather with Orasure, Oraquick, home Access or Blood test 13 weeks is consider conclusive. A 3rd Gen Elisa test is consider encouraging at 6 weeks, and the all clear by 10... Read more »

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