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First Generation Elisa Hiv Tests
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First Generation Elisa SensitivityHi, Dr Bob. I love reading your responses and I adore your upbeat attitude.My first husband was diagnosed with Aids in 1986. I was tested three and 1/2 months past last possible exposure and was negative (elisa). I didnt retest even though I was...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,1. The first generation ELISA tests were quite accurate. However, the generation of the test has nothing to do with the recommendation to test out to six months following a significant HIV exposure. (That recommendation is the same no matter what...
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3rd generation Elisa??????DEAR RYAN,PLEASE ANSWER-I have been testing for HIV for exactly 5 months. My doctor has been using... Read more »4th generation ELISA and WBDear doc, I have sent you this question before but got no answer. Would a 4th generation ELISA pick... Read more »
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Fourth Generation HIV Diagnostic Test Approved, Permitting Earlier Detection of InfectionOn June 18, 2010, FDA approved a new, "4th generation" HIV diagnostic assay. The ARCHITECT HIV Ag/Ab Combo Assay is the first HIV diagnostic assay that simultaneously detects both antigen and antibodies for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).... Read more »
Options for First Line TherapyThe widespread availability of the next generation of new anti-HIV therapies is still at least a year or more off. However, most of them are currently in, or will soon be in, small studies; a few are already moving into large-scale studies. Abbott... Read more »
Romantic Relationships and Sexual Activities of the First Generation of Youth Living With HIV Since BirthIndividuals infected with HIV as children, now reaching adolescence and adulthood, are confronted not only with the typical issues of adolescent development but also with a chronic illness that is sexually transmissible and socially stigmatized. The... Read more »
Lebanon: Younger Generation Must Be HIV-Aware to Prevent SpreadThe facts about HIV/AIDS can be a powerful weapon to thwart its spread. But in Lebanon, where statistics show most new HIV infections occur among people ages 20 to 30, getting the facts out can be difficult, experts say. "We are having a sexual... Read more »
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Third Generation Elisa
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hello to you all,I wanted to give you some information about HIV Test in Sweden were I live. Sweden have the strongest Disesase control department in the World. The main focus is to prevent others from HIV and more. They are saying that 3 month is... Read more » 1st generation elisa
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hi,Two weeks ago I tested negative at 16 weeks. I read a lot about 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation Elisa tests. I'm from The Netherlands/Europe and I really don't know what type of test is done around here. Is a 16weeks negative test with 1st generation... Read more » Elisa testing - 3rd generation
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Does it test for HIV 1 and HIV 2? If you yourself, hadn't had an exposure to someone out side of USA but your partner may have, would that put you at risk for HIV 2?
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Elisa testing - 3rd generation
Posted by Anonymous
Does it test for HIV 1 and HIV 2? If you yourself, hadn't had an exposure to someone out side of USA but your partner may have, would that put you at risk for HIV 2?
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