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What's A Western Blot

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inconclusive western blot (INDETERMINATE WESTERN BLOT)

Elisa was positive, so western blot was done and came back inconclusive, then the same results in a month and then in 3. What does this mean...
Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,This is not an uncommon problem. See below.Dr. Bobindeterminate test results (INDETERMINATE WESTERN BLOT)Feb 17, 2007 I am a 24 yrs old heterosexual male. About 5 weeks ago I experienced a burring sensation in my urine after having non... Read more »

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... Read more »
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San Francisco AIDS Foundation

Prueba del VIH

¿Por qué debería hacerse la prueba del VIH? ¿Qué es la prueba de anticuerpos contra el VIH? Elisa Ensayo Western Blot (WB) Ensayo de inmunofluorescencia indirecta (IFA) Período ventana ... Read more »
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

"Blot" On U.S. HIV/AIDS Leadership Removed

A "blot" on U.S. HIV/AIDS leadership "ended last month when President [Barack] Obama lifted the prohibition "that kept HIV-positive foreigners from visiting the U.S. or seeking residency, according to a Washington Post editorial . "The process for... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Alabama: Syphilis at Epidemic Proportions in Western Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Health Department's director of disease control is warning of a county-wide outbreak of syphilis that is hitting western sections particularly hard. The disease is especially concentrated in western Birmingham, Fairfield, and... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

AIDS Walk of Western Massachusetts

The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts' AIDS Walk will be held this Saturday in Springfield's Forest Park. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the walk/run steps off at 11 a.m. with a festival immediately following. For more information,... Read more »
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western blot question

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
how long does it take for the western blot to turn positive ? Read more »

Western Blot Test

Posted by yes1, 4 Replies
What is the accuracy of the Western Blot at 7, 8, 9, and 10 weeks? Read more »

How much more sensitive is EIA than Western Blot?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
At detecting early infection? Read more »

ELISA+WESTERN BLOT?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I have a question for you in the U.S, Do you always use both Elisa and Western Blot(Even if Elisa is Negative) or do you only use Western Blot when the ELISA is positive?

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