Cd4 Immunoassay

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electrochemiluminescence immunoassay+HIV

Hello,I had protected sex in Spet 2006. While opting for an insurance, I did ELISA which came negative. It was almost after six months of sex. Recently in April, 2008 I did electrochemiluminescence immunoassay which came as non-reactive. I am not...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your two negative HIV-antibody tests out to almost two years from your "protected sex" are definitive and conclusive. HIV is not your problem. No way. No how. OK? Besides, if your sexual activity was indeed protected, your HIV risk... Read more »

is qualitative immunoassay test accurate for detecting hiv?

hi dr. bob,I've been writing to you almost everyday 3months ago but I haven't received... Read more »

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chemiluminometric immunoassay????

Dr. Bob,I really need your help. I am donating $50.00 on Friday when I get paid. I had a very high... Read more »

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3rd generation

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Is a rapid test based on the sandwich immunoassay technique with HIV-1 and HIV-2 recombinant antigens using a third generation technology?I read that 3rd generation elisa using such technology..thanks Read more »

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HIV Seroconversion in HCWs (Health Care Workers)

Data on the timing and clinical characteristics of seroconversion in HIV-exposed HCWs are
limited by the infrequency of infection following occupational... Read more »

window period

Posted by shadesofgrey, 3 Replies

there has been so much info going on this board about hiv seroconversion and people get confused from info on different sites on the web. dr. bob does a nice job of explaing this i found this an interesting answer from dr. bob on this site.... Read more »

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HIV Seroconversion in HCWs (Health Care Workers)

Data on the timing and clinical characteristics of seroconversion in HIV-exposed HCWs are
limited by the infrequency of infection following occupational exposure, variations in
postexposure testing... Read more »

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