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Is HIV ELISA Test Done After 1 Year Conclusive?
Question: I had an risk exposure in US . I underwent a HIV ELISA test in XXXXXXX after 1 year and the result came back negative
1) Is the test conclusive ?
2) Does the recent ELISA tests in XXXXXXX test for all HIV 1 Subtypes (including B which is common in US and rare in India) ? I understand HIV subtype B is common in US and subtype c is common in XXXXXXX
1) Is the test conclusive ?
2) Does the recent ELISA tests in XXXXXXX test for all HIV 1 Subtypes (including B which is common in US and rare in India) ? I understand HIV subtype B is common in US and subtype c is common in XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
ELIISA in XXXXXXX detects all subtypes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
Yes HIV ELISA in XXXXXXX tests for both subtypes of HIV 1 and 2.
They are sometimes referred to as subtypes A and B.
HIV types B and C is a subtype of HIV 1 virus.
The test is enough conclusive after 1 year.
For further confirmation, you can go for The Multispot HIV-1/HIV-2 Rapid Test, currently the only FDA approved method for such differentiation between the two viruses.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
ELIISA in XXXXXXX detects all subtypes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
Yes HIV ELISA in XXXXXXX tests for both subtypes of HIV 1 and 2.
They are sometimes referred to as subtypes A and B.
HIV types B and C is a subtype of HIV 1 virus.
The test is enough conclusive after 1 year.
For further confirmation, you can go for The Multispot HIV-1/HIV-2 Rapid Test, currently the only FDA approved method for such differentiation between the two viruses.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thanks for your note that ELISA test in XXXXXXX tests for all subtypes in HIV 1 and HIV2
I will appreciate some clarification on your response above You mentioned
Yes HIV ELISA in XXXXXXX tests for both subtypes of HIV 1 and 2.
They are sometimes referred to as subtypes A and B.
What is sometimes referred as subtypes A and B ? I thought subtypes A and B are subtypes of Type HIV1 ? please advise
You mentioned for confirmation you can go for The Multispot HIV-1/HIV-2 Rapid Test. Why do I need to go for it if the ELISA test is conclusive ?
I will appreciate some clarification on your response above You mentioned
Yes HIV ELISA in XXXXXXX tests for both subtypes of HIV 1 and 2.
They are sometimes referred to as subtypes A and B.
What is sometimes referred as subtypes A and B ? I thought subtypes A and B are subtypes of Type HIV1 ? please advise
You mentioned for confirmation you can go for The Multispot HIV-1/HIV-2 Rapid Test. Why do I need to go for it if the ELISA test is conclusive ?
Brief Answer:
Relevant classification provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
HIV is basically of two types HIV 1 and 2.
HIV 1 is divided into major type M and minor types(N, O ,P).
HIV 1 M type is subdivided into A-K types.
ELISA in XXXXXXX detects both HIV 1(all major M subtypes that a-k) and HIV 2 virus antibodies.
Whereas MULTISPOT can also detect the minor subtypes(n,o,p) of type 1 virus.But this detection is not of much significance.
But in lay terms, many lab services refer to type 1 and 2 viruses as A and B, which is scientifically not correct in terms of classification.
Hence to conclude, you can rest assure on your ELISA HIV results after 1 year obtained in XXXXXXX
These days many 4th GEN ELISA tests in XXXXXXX are incorporating the multispot test properties to detect all subtypes.Hence, you need not worry.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Relevant classification provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
HIV is basically of two types HIV 1 and 2.
HIV 1 is divided into major type M and minor types(N, O ,P).
HIV 1 M type is subdivided into A-K types.
ELISA in XXXXXXX detects both HIV 1(all major M subtypes that a-k) and HIV 2 virus antibodies.
Whereas MULTISPOT can also detect the minor subtypes(n,o,p) of type 1 virus.But this detection is not of much significance.
But in lay terms, many lab services refer to type 1 and 2 viruses as A and B, which is scientifically not correct in terms of classification.
Hence to conclude, you can rest assure on your ELISA HIV results after 1 year obtained in XXXXXXX
These days many 4th GEN ELISA tests in XXXXXXX are incorporating the multispot test properties to detect all subtypes.Hence, you need not worry.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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