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Diagnostic Test For AIDS
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Dr Robert is an Hiv WesternBlot (ELISA versus WESTERN BLOT tests for diagnostic screening)Dr Robert is an Hiv Western Blot alot better then reg HIv 1/2 Elisa. Yeah I had My Dr run them both tests and they are Negative. Thanks' ...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,Western Blot tests should only be run to confirm a repeatedly reactive (positive) ELISA (or EIA or rapid test). It should not be used as a diagnostic tests without a positive initial screening test, due to the possibility of false-positive or...
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annual diagnostics/testsI would be grateful for your guidance. I am a 44 year old male diagnosed with HIV in 2001 and on... Read more »New improved diagnostic tests ?Dear DoctorMaybe you could shed some light on new developments in the field of hiv diagnostic tests... Read more »
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Chembio Diagnostics Receives FDA "Approvable" Letter for Rapid HIV TestsFDA has issued an "approvable" letter to Medford, N.Y.-based Chembio Diagnostics for its rapid HIV tests SURE CHECK HIV 1/2 and HIV 1/2 STAT-PAK as long as certain conditions are met, the company announced Wednesday, the United Press International... Read more »
Chembio Diagnostics Receives Order for 990,000 Rapid HIV Tests to Screen Pregnant Women in MexicoMedford, N.Y.-based Chembio Diagnostics on Monday announced that it has received an order from a Mexican distributor for 990,000 of its rapid HIV test Sure Check HIV 1/2 to screen pregnant women in Mexico, the Long Island Newsday reports... Read more »
Diagnostic, Monitoring and Resistance Laboratory Tests for HIVTable of Contents I. Introduction II. Diagnostic Tests A. Antibody Tests 1. HIV-1 Antibody Screening Assays 2. HIV-1 Confirmatory Antibody Assays 3. HIV-2 Antibody Screening B. Viral Identification Assays 1. DNA Polymerase... Read more »
Home Diagnostic Tests: The Ultimate House Call?More and more Americans are playing doctor in the privacy of their own bathrooms, using a few drops of blood or a urine sample to test for cholesterol, blood glucose, or evidence of colon or rectal cancer. In fact, a snippet of a child's hair now... Read more »
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Quest Diagnostics??? no...it's not them
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Although Jocko's info, as-far-as the validity of a PCR DNA is correct, his "source" of where that info is coming from is wrong. Quest Diagnostics contracts with a lot of "draw stations" and "organizations" such as "AIDS Specialized testing aka HIV... Read more » how do u diagnost penile discharge?
Posted by team1, 1 Reply
i had a recent urine test that showed no presence of white blood cells -> no bacteria (does this also mean i have no bacteria there? ruling out also NSU/NGU?)ive tested - for chlam/gonnor. but i still feel a slight tingling when i urinate. but... Read more » Spoke to Quest Diagnostics Dr!
Posted by dontbelieveit, 1 Reply
I just spoke to the Dr that performed my test at Quest Diagnostics and asked him a bunch of questions.Q1. What generation test was performed. A. The most current test. (He never said rather it was 3rd or 4th). Q2. What does the test check for? A... Read more » Quest Diagnostics
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Is Quest the best option for people not wanting to test through a health department or doctors office? I have called the hotline and it seems reputable but expensive. Please offer your opinionsRead more »
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