Multiple choice

Which of the following techniques does not provide a rapid diagnosis for HIV infection in humans?

  1. Western blotting

  2. Dot blot assays

  3. Particle agglutination test

  4. HIV spot and comb test

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A Correct answer
Explanation

It is not a rapid test for the diagnosis of HIV infection. Western blots are considered as the benchmark and seropositivity is diagnosed when antibodies against both the env and the gag proteins are detected.