Multiple choice

Which test needs to be conducted to detect the acute infection of HIV-1 or its absence if both HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibody tests are negative?

  1. Western blot

  2. Immunofluorescence test (IFA)

  3. ELISA test

  4. Nucleic acid test
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D Correct answer
Explanation

If HIV-1 (-) or indeterminate and HIV-2 (-) are there, nucleic acid test must be carried out to detect the acute infection of HIV-1 or its absence.

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